C4-5 Cyanoacetate/di-C4-5 Malonate Anthracenediylidene/fluorenylidene/thioxantheneylidene
A cosmetic ingredient used as light stabilizer, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
C4-5 Cyanoacetate/Di-C4-5 Malonate Anthracenediylidene/Fluorenylidene/Thioxantheneylidene is the complex mixture of tricyclic esters formed by the reaction of a mixture of Anthraquinone, Thioxanthone and Fluorenone, with a mixture of C4-5 cyanoacetate and C4-5 malonate.
What does it do?
C4-5 Cyanoacetate/di-C4-5 Malonate Anthracenediylidene/fluorenylidene/thioxantheneylidene is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Light stabilizer
protects a cosmetic formulation from degradation by UV light, extending its shelf life
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
C4-5 Cyanoacetate/di-C4-5 Malonate Anthracenediylidene/fluorenylidene/thioxantheneylidene 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 C4-5 Cyanoacetate/di-C4-5 Malonate Anthracenediylidene/fluorenylidene/thioxantheneylidene?
C4-5 Cyanoacetate/di-C4-5 Malonate Anthracenediylidene/fluorenylidene/thioxantheneylidene is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. C4-5 Cyanoacetate/Di-C4-5 Malonate Anthracenediylidene/Fluorenylidene/Thioxantheneylidene is the complex mixture of tricyclic esters formed by the reaction of a mixture of Anthraquinone, Thioxanthone and Fluorenone, with a mixture of C4-5 cyanoacetate and C4-5 malonate.
Is C4-5 Cyanoacetate/di-C4-5 Malonate Anthracenediylidene/fluorenylidene/thioxantheneylidene allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. C4-5 Cyanoacetate/di-C4-5 Malonate Anthracenediylidene/fluorenylidene/thioxantheneylidene is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does C4-5 Cyanoacetate/di-C4-5 Malonate Anthracenediylidene/fluorenylidene/thioxantheneylidene do in cosmetic products?
C4-5 Cyanoacetate/di-C4-5 Malonate Anthracenediylidene/fluorenylidene/thioxantheneylidene is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: light stabilizer, skin conditioning.
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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: 14/10/2019