Hexamethylene Sesqui-Hydroxystearamide
A cosmetic ingredient used as viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hexamethylene Sesqui-Hydroxystearamide is a mixture of the mono- and diamides of hexamethylenediamine and Hydroxystearic Acid.
What does it do?
Hexamethylene Sesqui-Hydroxystearamide 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
Hexamethylene Sesqui-Hydroxystearamide 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 Hexamethylene Sesqui-Hydroxystearamide?
Hexamethylene Sesqui-Hydroxystearamide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hexamethylene Sesqui-Hydroxystearamide is a mixture of the mono- and diamides of hexamethylenediamine and Hydroxystearic Acid.
Is Hexamethylene Sesqui-Hydroxystearamide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hexamethylene Sesqui-Hydroxystearamide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hexamethylene Sesqui-Hydroxystearamide do in cosmetic products?
Hexamethylene Sesqui-Hydroxystearamide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Hexamethylene Sesqui-Hydroxystearamide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hexamethylene Sesqui-Hydroxystearamide is 1351785-38-0.
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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: 07/07/2020