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