2-Hydroxystearic Acid
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin protecting, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Hydroxystearic Acid is the organic compound.
What does it do?
2-Hydroxystearic Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
2-Hydroxystearic 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 2-Hydroxystearic Acid?
2-Hydroxystearic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Hydroxystearic Acid is the organic compound.
Is 2-Hydroxystearic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. 2-Hydroxystearic Acid is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does 2-Hydroxystearic Acid do in cosmetic products?
2-Hydroxystearic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin protecting, surfactant - cleansing, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
What is the CAS number of 2-Hydroxystearic Acid?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 2-Hydroxystearic Acid is 629-22-1.
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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: 28/06/2024