Banned in EU

Ergocalciferol

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Cyclohexanol, 4-methylene-3-((2E)-2-((1R,3aS,7aR)-octahydro-7a-methyl-1-((1R,2E,4R)-1,4,5-trimethyl-2-hexen-1-yl)-4H-inden-4-ylidene)ethylidene)-, (1S,3Z)-

What does it do?

Ergocalciferol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Ergocalciferol is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 335), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ergocalciferol?

Ergocalciferol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cyclohexanol, 4-methylene-3-((2E)-2-((1R,3aS,7aR)-octahydro-7a-methyl-1-((1R,2E,4R)-1,4,5-trimethyl-2-hexen-1-yl)-4H-inden-4-ylidene)ethylidene)-, (1S,3Z)-

Is Ergocalciferol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Ergocalciferol is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ergocalciferol do in cosmetic products?

Ergocalciferol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Ergocalciferol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ergocalciferol is 50-14-6 / 1406-16-2.

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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