Hydroabietyl Alcohol
A cosmetic ingredient used as binding, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
[1R-(1.alpha.,4a.beta.,4b.alpha.,10a.alpha.)]-Dodecahydro-7-isopropyl-1,4a-dimethylphenanthren-1-methanol
What does it do?
Hydroabietyl Alcohol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Binding
holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Hydroabietyl Alcohol is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 440), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hydroabietyl Alcohol?
Hydroabietyl Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. [1R-(1.alpha.,4a.beta.,4b.alpha.,10a.alpha.)]-Dodecahydro-7-isopropyl-1,4a-dimethylphenanthren-1-methanol
Is Hydroabietyl Alcohol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Hydroabietyl Alcohol is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydroabietyl Alcohol do in cosmetic products?
Hydroabietyl Alcohol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: binding, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Hydroabietyl Alcohol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydroabietyl Alcohol is 26266-77-3 / 13393-93-6.
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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: 03/08/2020