Allowed in EU

Ethyl Caffeate

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

What is it?

2-Propenoic Acid, 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-, Ethyl Ester

What does it do?

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

EU regulatory status

Ethyl Caffeate 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 Caffeate?

Ethyl Caffeate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Propenoic Acid, 3-(3,4-Dihydroxyphenyl)-, Ethyl Ester

Is Ethyl Caffeate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Ethyl Caffeate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ethyl Caffeate do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Ethyl Caffeate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethyl Caffeate is 102-37-4.

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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