Excavatolide B
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Butanoic acid, (2aS,3Z,6S,7R,7aR,8S,10S,11R,11aS,12S,12aS,13aR)-7,8,12-tris(acetyloxy)-1,2a,5,7,7a,8,9,10,11,11a,ester
What does it do?
Excavatolide B 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 protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Excavatolide B 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 Excavatolide B?
Excavatolide B is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butanoic acid, (2aS,3Z,6S,7R,7aR,8S,10S,11R,11aS,12S,12aS,13aR)-7,8,12-tris(acetyloxy)-1,2a,5,7,7a,8,9,10,11,11a,ester
Is Excavatolide B allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Excavatolide B is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Excavatolide B do in cosmetic products?
Excavatolide B is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin protecting.
What is the CAS number of Excavatolide B?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Excavatolide B is 205581-10-8.
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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: 13/05/2019