Ethylhexanamide Serinol
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
N-ethylhexanoyl Serinol,Hexanamide, 2-ethyl-N-[2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]-
What does it do?
Ethylhexanamide Serinol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Ethylhexanamide Serinol 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 Ethylhexanamide Serinol?
Ethylhexanamide Serinol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. N-ethylhexanoyl Serinol,Hexanamide, 2-ethyl-N-[2-hydroxy-1-(hydroxymethyl)ethyl]-
Is Ethylhexanamide Serinol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ethylhexanamide Serinol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethylhexanamide Serinol do in cosmetic products?
Ethylhexanamide Serinol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Ethylhexanamide Serinol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethylhexanamide Serinol is 1483513-33-2.
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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: 26/04/2018