Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Butenedioic acid (E), bis(C12-15-alkyl) esters
What does it do?
Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate 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
Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate 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 Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate?
Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butenedioic acid (E), bis(C12-15-alkyl) esters
Is Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate do in cosmetic products?
Di-C12-15 Alkyl Fumarate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.
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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