Acetyl Isooctyl Polyricinoleate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning - miscellaneous, skin conditioning - occlusive in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Acetyl Isooctyl Polyricinoleate is the product obtained by the acetylation of Polyricinoleic Acid end-capped with Isooctanol.
What does it do?
Acetyl Isooctyl Polyricinoleate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
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Skin conditioning - occlusive
forms an occlusive layer on the skin to slow water loss, complementing humectants
EU regulatory status
Acetyl Isooctyl Polyricinoleate 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 Acetyl Isooctyl Polyricinoleate?
Acetyl Isooctyl Polyricinoleate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acetyl Isooctyl Polyricinoleate is the product obtained by the acetylation of Polyricinoleic Acid end-capped with Isooctanol.
Is Acetyl Isooctyl Polyricinoleate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acetyl Isooctyl Polyricinoleate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acetyl Isooctyl Polyricinoleate do in cosmetic products?
Acetyl Isooctyl Polyricinoleate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning - miscellaneous, skin conditioning - occlusive.
What is the CAS number of Acetyl Isooctyl Polyricinoleate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acetyl Isooctyl Polyricinoleate is 2648350-43-8.
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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: 02/07/2024