Banned in EU

Ethyl Carbazido Hyaluronate Rh-Polypeptide-3

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

What is it?

Ethyl Carbazido Hyaluronate rh-Polypeptide-3 is the product obtained by the reaction of ethyl carbazido hyaluronate and rh-Polypeptide-3.

What does it do?

Ethyl Carbazido Hyaluronate Rh-Polypeptide-3 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Humectant

    draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Ethyl Carbazido Hyaluronate Rh-Polypeptide-3 is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 416), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Ethyl Carbazido Hyaluronate Rh-Polypeptide-3?

Ethyl Carbazido Hyaluronate Rh-Polypeptide-3 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethyl Carbazido Hyaluronate rh-Polypeptide-3 is the product obtained by the reaction of ethyl carbazido hyaluronate and rh-Polypeptide-3.

Is Ethyl Carbazido Hyaluronate Rh-Polypeptide-3 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Ethyl Carbazido Hyaluronate Rh-Polypeptide-3 is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Ethyl Carbazido Hyaluronate Rh-Polypeptide-3 do in cosmetic products?

Ethyl Carbazido Hyaluronate Rh-Polypeptide-3 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, humectant.

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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: 13/12/2018