Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Ethylhexyl 2-ethylhexanoate
What does it do?
Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1491), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate?
Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Ethylhexyl 2-ethylhexanoate
Is Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate do in cosmetic products?
Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethylhexyl Ethylhexanoate is 7425-14-1.
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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: 30/07/2020