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Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters

A cosmetic ingredient used as film forming, hair conditioning, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters is the complex mixture of esters formed by the reaction of Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil with Phytosterol

What does it do?

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Film forming

    forms a thin continuous film on skin, hair, or nails — used in long-wear makeup, sunscreens, and hairsprays

  • Hair conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair

  • Skin conditioning

    improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

EU regulatory status

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol 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 Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters?

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters is the complex mixture of esters formed by the reaction of Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil with Phytosterol

Is Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters do in cosmetic products?

Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: film forming, hair conditioning, skin conditioning, surfactant - emulsifying.

What is the CAS number of Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil Phytosterol Esters 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