Erucyl Erucate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
(Z)-Docos-13-enyl (Z)-docos-13-enoate
What does it do?
Erucyl Erucate 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
Erucyl Erucate 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 Erucyl Erucate?
Erucyl Erucate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. (Z)-Docos-13-enyl (Z)-docos-13-enoate
Is Erucyl Erucate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Erucyl Erucate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Erucyl Erucate do in cosmetic products?
Erucyl Erucate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Erucyl Erucate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Erucyl Erucate is 27640-89-7.
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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