Allowed in EU

10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

10-Hydroxy-trans-2-decenoic acid

What does it do?

10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is 10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid?

10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 10-Hydroxy-trans-2-decenoic acid

Is 10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. 10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does 10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid do in cosmetic products?

10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of 10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 10-Hydroxydecenoic Acid is 765-01-5.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010