Benzyl Laurate
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Benzyl laurate
What does it do?
Benzyl Laurate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Benzyl Laurate 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 Benzyl Laurate?
Benzyl Laurate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Benzyl laurate
Is Benzyl Laurate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Benzyl Laurate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Benzyl Laurate do in cosmetic products?
Benzyl Laurate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Benzyl Laurate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Benzyl Laurate is 140-25-0.
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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