Fructooligosaccharide Hexyldecanoate
A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Fructooligosaccharide Hexyldecanoate is the product obtained by the reaction of Hexyldecanoic Acid and Fructooligosaccharides.
What does it do?
Fructooligosaccharide Hexyldecanoate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Fructooligosaccharide Hexyldecanoate 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 Fructooligosaccharide Hexyldecanoate?
Fructooligosaccharide Hexyldecanoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Fructooligosaccharide Hexyldecanoate is the product obtained by the reaction of Hexyldecanoic Acid and Fructooligosaccharides.
Is Fructooligosaccharide Hexyldecanoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Fructooligosaccharide Hexyldecanoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Fructooligosaccharide Hexyldecanoate do in cosmetic products?
Fructooligosaccharide Hexyldecanoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: viscosity controlling.
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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: 02/02/2018