Hydrogenated Brassica Alcohol
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrogenated Brassica Alcohol is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of the fatty alcohols derived from various species of Brassica oil
What does it do?
Hydrogenated Brassica Alcohol 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
Hydrogenated Brassica Alcohol 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 Hydrogenated Brassica Alcohol?
Hydrogenated Brassica Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrogenated Brassica Alcohol is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of the fatty alcohols derived from various species of Brassica oil
Is Hydrogenated Brassica Alcohol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrogenated Brassica Alcohol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogenated Brassica Alcohol do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogenated Brassica Alcohol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Hydrogenated Brassica Alcohol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrogenated Brassica Alcohol 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: 15/10/2010