C12-17 Alkyl Ketene Dimer
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, hair fixing, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Fatty acids, tallow, hydrogenated, dimers, diketene derivs.,2-Oxetanone, 3-C12-16-alkyl-4-C13-17-alkylidene derivs.
What does it do?
C12-17 Alkyl Ketene Dimer 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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Hair fixing
holds hair in a desired style, typically through a flexible film coating each strand
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Surface modifier
alters the surface properties of solid particles (e.g. pigments) so they disperse better in the formulation
EU regulatory status
C12-17 Alkyl Ketene Dimer 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 C12-17 Alkyl Ketene Dimer?
C12-17 Alkyl Ketene Dimer is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fatty acids, tallow, hydrogenated, dimers, diketene derivs.,2-Oxetanone, 3-C12-16-alkyl-4-C13-17-alkylidene derivs.
Is C12-17 Alkyl Ketene Dimer allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. C12-17 Alkyl Ketene Dimer is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does C12-17 Alkyl Ketene Dimer do in cosmetic products?
C12-17 Alkyl Ketene Dimer is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, hair fixing, skin conditioning, surface modifier.
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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: 19/05/2020