C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cholest-5-en-3-ol, (3beta)-, esters with C10-40 alfa-hydroxyalkyl acids
What does it do?
C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol 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 C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol Esters?
C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cholest-5-en-3-ol, (3beta)-, esters with C10-40 alfa-hydroxyalkyl acids
Is C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol Esters do in cosmetic products?
C10-40 Hydroxyalkyl Acid Cholesterol Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, viscosity controlling.
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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