Diethyl Succinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, plasticiser, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Diethyl succinate
What does it do?
Diethyl Succinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Plasticiser
adds flexibility to film-forming polymers, e.g. in nail polish or mascara
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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
Diethyl Succinate 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 Diethyl Succinate?
Diethyl Succinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Diethyl succinate
Is Diethyl Succinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Diethyl Succinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Diethyl Succinate do in cosmetic products?
Diethyl Succinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, plasticiser, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Diethyl Succinate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Diethyl Succinate is 123-25-1.
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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