Glycereth-7 Benzoate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha., .alpha.', .alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris(.omega.-hydroxy-, benzoate (7 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Glycereth-7 Benzoate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Glycereth-7 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-7 Benzoate?
Glycereth-7 Benzoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha., .alpha.', .alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris(.omega.-hydroxy-, benzoate (7 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is Glycereth-7 Benzoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Glycereth-7 Benzoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Glycereth-7 Benzoate do in cosmetic products?
Glycereth-7 Benzoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Glycereth-7 Benzoate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Glycereth-7 Benzoate is 139247-28-2.
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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