Coconut Alkanes
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Coconut Alkanes is the product obtained from the complete reduction and hydrogenation of a mixture of fatty acids derived from Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
What does it do?
Coconut Alkanes is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
EU regulatory status
Coconut Alkanes 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 Coconut Alkanes?
Coconut Alkanes is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Coconut Alkanes is the product obtained from the complete reduction and hydrogenation of a mixture of fatty acids derived from Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil
Is Coconut Alkanes allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Coconut Alkanes is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Coconut Alkanes do in cosmetic products?
Coconut Alkanes is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Coconut Alkanes?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Coconut Alkanes is -.
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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