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Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract

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

What is it?

Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract is the product obtained by the reaction of Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract with acetic anhydride.

What does it do?

Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Bleaching

    lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment

EU regulatory status

Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract 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 Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract?

Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract is the product obtained by the reaction of Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract with acetic anhydride.

Is Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract do in cosmetic products?

Acetyl Rheum Rhaponticum Root Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bleaching.

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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: 19/04/2013