Ethyl Arganate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ethyl Arganate is the ester of ethyl alcohol and the fatty acids.
What does it do?
Ethyl Arganate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
EU regulatory status
Ethyl Arganate 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 Ethyl Arganate?
Ethyl Arganate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethyl Arganate is the ester of ethyl alcohol and the fatty acids.
Is Ethyl Arganate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ethyl Arganate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethyl Arganate do in cosmetic products?
Ethyl Arganate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning.
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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: 24/06/2016