Glycereth-18 Benzoate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Glycereth-18 Benzoate is the ester of Benzoic Acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin containing an average of 18 moles of ethylene oxide
What does it do?
Glycereth-18 Benzoate 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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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Glycereth-18 Benzoate 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 Glycereth-18 Benzoate?
Glycereth-18 Benzoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Glycereth-18 Benzoate is the ester of Benzoic Acid and a polyethylene glycol ether of Glycerin containing an average of 18 moles of ethylene oxide
Is Glycereth-18 Benzoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Glycereth-18 Benzoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Glycereth-18 Benzoate do in cosmetic products?
Glycereth-18 Benzoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Glycereth-18 Benzoate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Glycereth-18 Benzoate is -.
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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: 24/01/2011