Hydrogenated Difarnesene
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cyclohexane, 1,3-bis(4,8-dimethylnonyl)-1-ethyl-,Cyclohexane, 1,4-bis(4,8-dimethylnonyl)-1-ethyl,Cyclohexane, 1-(4,8-dimethylnonyl)-3-(1,5,9-trimethyldecyl),Cyclohexane, 1-(4,8-dimethylnonyl)-4-(1,5,9-trimethyldecyl)
What does it do?
Hydrogenated Difarnesene is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Hydrogenated Difarnesene 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 Difarnesene?
Hydrogenated Difarnesene is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cyclohexane, 1,3-bis(4,8-dimethylnonyl)-1-ethyl-,Cyclohexane, 1,4-bis(4,8-dimethylnonyl)-1-ethyl,Cyclohexane, 1-(4,8-dimethylnonyl)-3-(1,5,9-trimethyldecyl),Cyclohexane, 1-(4,8-dimethylnonyl)-4-(1,5,9-trimethyldecyl)
Is Hydrogenated Difarnesene allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrogenated Difarnesene is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogenated Difarnesene do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogenated Difarnesene is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Hydrogenated Difarnesene?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrogenated Difarnesene is 120260-10-8, 1187662-43-6, 1187662-44-7, 1187662-45-8.
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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: 30/07/2013