Ethylhexyl Coco-Oleate Estolides
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Ethylhexyl Coco-Oleate Estolides is the product obtained by the esterification of Coco-Oleate Estolides with 2-ethylhexanol.
What does it do?
Ethylhexyl Coco-Oleate Estolides is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
Ethylhexyl Coco-Oleate Estolides 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 Ethylhexyl Coco-Oleate Estolides?
Ethylhexyl Coco-Oleate Estolides is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Ethylhexyl Coco-Oleate Estolides is the product obtained by the esterification of Coco-Oleate Estolides with 2-ethylhexanol.
Is Ethylhexyl Coco-Oleate Estolides allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ethylhexyl Coco-Oleate Estolides is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethylhexyl Coco-Oleate Estolides do in cosmetic products?
Ethylhexyl Coco-Oleate Estolides is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Ethylhexyl Coco-Oleate Estolides?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethylhexyl Coco-Oleate Estolides is 1259129-72-0.
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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: 22/05/2014