Castor Oil Propanediol Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Castor Oil Propanediol Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Propanediol and Ricinus Communis Seed Oil.
What does it do?
Castor Oil Propanediol Esters 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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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
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Castor Oil Propanediol 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 Castor Oil Propanediol Esters?
Castor Oil Propanediol Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Castor Oil Propanediol Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Propanediol and Ricinus Communis Seed Oil.
Is Castor Oil Propanediol Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Castor Oil Propanediol Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Castor Oil Propanediol Esters do in cosmetic products?
Castor Oil Propanediol Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 10/09/2020