Eicosane
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Eicosane
What does it do?
Eicosane 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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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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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
Eicosane 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 Eicosane?
Eicosane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Eicosane
Is Eicosane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Eicosane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Eicosane do in cosmetic products?
Eicosane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Eicosane?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Eicosane is 112-95-8.
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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: 18/11/2016