Dieckol
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, chelating, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Dibenzo[b,e][1,4]dioxin-1,3,6,8-tetrol, 4-[4-[[6-(3,5-dihydroxyphenoxy)-4,7,9-trihydroxydibenzo[b,e][1,4]dioxin-2- yl]oxy]-3,5-dihydroxyphenoxy]-
What does it do?
Dieckol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Dieckol 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 Dieckol?
Dieckol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dibenzo[b,e][1,4]dioxin-1,3,6,8-tetrol, 4-[4-[[6-(3,5-dihydroxyphenoxy)-4,7,9-trihydroxydibenzo[b,e][1,4]dioxin-2- yl]oxy]-3,5-dihydroxyphenoxy]-
Is Dieckol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dieckol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dieckol do in cosmetic products?
Dieckol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, chelating, hair conditioning, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Dieckol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dieckol is 88095-77-6.
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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: 14/10/2019