Acetylated C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol/lanosterol Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Acetoxy-C10-40-alkanoic acids, esters with (3beta)-cholest-5-en-3-ol and (3.beta.)-lanosta-8,24-dien-3-ol
What does it do?
Acetylated C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol/lanosterol Esters 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 conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Acetylated C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol/lanosterol Esters 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 Acetylated C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol/lanosterol Esters?
Acetylated C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol/lanosterol Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Acetoxy-C10-40-alkanoic acids, esters with (3beta)-cholest-5-en-3-ol and (3.beta.)-lanosta-8,24-dien-3-ol
Is Acetylated C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol/lanosterol Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acetylated C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol/lanosterol Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acetylated C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol/lanosterol Esters do in cosmetic products?
Acetylated C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol/lanosterol Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
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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