Hoplostethus Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hoplostethus Oil is the oil obtained from the subcutaneous fat of the deep sea fish orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus)
What does it do?
Hoplostethus Oil 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
EU regulatory status
Hoplostethus Oil 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 Hoplostethus Oil?
Hoplostethus Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hoplostethus Oil is the oil obtained from the subcutaneous fat of the deep sea fish orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus)
Is Hoplostethus Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hoplostethus Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hoplostethus Oil do in cosmetic products?
Hoplostethus Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Hoplostethus Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hoplostethus Oil is 91078-99-8.
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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: 15/10/2010