Dipentaerythrityl Hexabehenate/benzoate/ethylhexanoate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Dipentaerythrityl Hexabehenate/Benzoate/Ethylhexanoate is a hexaester of behenic acid, benzoic acid and 2-ethylhexanoic acid with a dimer of pentaerythritol
What does it do?
Dipentaerythrityl Hexabehenate/benzoate/ethylhexanoate 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
EU regulatory status
Dipentaerythrityl Hexabehenate/benzoate/ethylhexanoate 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 Dipentaerythrityl Hexabehenate/benzoate/ethylhexanoate?
Dipentaerythrityl Hexabehenate/benzoate/ethylhexanoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dipentaerythrityl Hexabehenate/Benzoate/Ethylhexanoate is a hexaester of behenic acid, benzoic acid and 2-ethylhexanoic acid with a dimer of pentaerythritol
Is Dipentaerythrityl Hexabehenate/benzoate/ethylhexanoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Dipentaerythrityl Hexabehenate/benzoate/ethylhexanoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Dipentaerythrityl Hexabehenate/benzoate/ethylhexanoate do in cosmetic products?
Dipentaerythrityl Hexabehenate/benzoate/ethylhexanoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Dipentaerythrityl Hexabehenate/benzoate/ethylhexanoate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Dipentaerythrityl Hexabehenate/benzoate/ethylhexanoate 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