Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3.beta.)-, 12-hydroxyoctadecanoate
What does it do?
Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate 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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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate 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 Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate?
Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cholest-5-en-3-ol (3.beta.)-, 12-hydroxyoctadecanoate
Is Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate do in cosmetic products?
Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate is 40445-72-5.
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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