Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Dioctyl 2,6-Naphthalate
What does it do?
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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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
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Uv absorber
absorbs ultraviolet light, used in sunscreens and to protect formulations from UV degradation
EU regulatory status
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate 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 Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate?
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dioctyl 2,6-Naphthalate
Is Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate do in cosmetic products?
Diethylhexyl 2,6-Naphthalate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent, uv absorber.
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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