Acetylated Castor Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - occlusive in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Acetylated Castor Oil is the acetyl ester of Ricinus Communis Seed Oil.
What does it do?
Acetylated Castor Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - occlusive
forms an occlusive layer on the skin to slow water loss, complementing humectants
EU regulatory status
Acetylated Castor Oil 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 Castor Oil?
Acetylated Castor Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acetylated Castor Oil is the acetyl ester of Ricinus Communis Seed Oil.
Is Acetylated Castor Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Acetylated Castor Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Acetylated Castor Oil do in cosmetic products?
Acetylated Castor Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - occlusive.
What is the CAS number of Acetylated Castor Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acetylated Castor Oil is 84929-62-4.
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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: 03/08/2020