C16-24 Alkyl C16-24 Acidate
A cosmetic ingredient used as bulking, film forming, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
C16-24 Alkyl C16-24 Acidate is the ester produced by the reaction of a mixture of fatty alcohols containing 16 to 24 carbons with a mixture of fatty acids containing 16 to 24 carbons.
What does it do?
C16-24 Alkyl C16-24 Acidate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
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Film forming
forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays
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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
C16-24 Alkyl C16-24 Acidate 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 C16-24 Alkyl C16-24 Acidate?
C16-24 Alkyl C16-24 Acidate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. C16-24 Alkyl C16-24 Acidate is the ester produced by the reaction of a mixture of fatty alcohols containing 16 to 24 carbons with a mixture of fatty acids containing 16 to 24 carbons.
Is C16-24 Alkyl C16-24 Acidate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. C16-24 Alkyl C16-24 Acidate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does C16-24 Alkyl C16-24 Acidate do in cosmetic products?
C16-24 Alkyl C16-24 Acidate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bulking, film forming, 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: 20/02/2018