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InventoryRef 9365811/08/2015

CETYL/LAURYL/MYRISTYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

Betaines, C10-16-alkyl(2-hydroxy-3-sulfopropyl)dimethyl

CETYL/LAURYL/MYRISTYL HYDROXYSULTAINE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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What the official INCI name states

The official label is a composite INCI name with 3 named source-material segments. Each segment must be reconciled with the supplier specification.

Identity type from wording: composite
Named source segments: 3

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CETYL
LAURYL
MYRISTYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

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Inventory details for CETYL/LAURYL/MYRISTYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

INCI name

CETYL/LAURYL/MYRISTYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

Description

Betaines, C10-16-alkyl(2-hydroxy-3-sulfopropyl)dimethyl

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 93658
Imported identity: CETYL/LAURYL/MYRISTYL HYDROXYSULTAINE
Source update: 11/08/2015

European Commission CosIng source notes

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Key data

CAS

72869-77-3

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Restriction

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Function

HAIR CONDITIONING: Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How CETYL/LAURYL/MYRISTYL HYDROXYSULTAINE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists CETYL/LAURYL/MYRISTYL HYDROXYSULTAINE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

CETYL/LAURYL/MYRISTYL HYDROXYSULTAINE is also tagged with 1 cosmetic function in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

CETYL/LAURYL/MYRISTYL HYDROXYSULTAINE is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, CETYL/LAURYL/MYRISTYL HYDROXYSULTAINE carries the following function designation(s):

HAIR CONDITIONING

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Source note for CETYL/LAURYL/MYRISTYL HYDROXYSULTAINE

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for CETYL/LAURYL/MYRISTYL HYDROXYSULTAINE from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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