Hydrogenated Laneth-5
A cosmetic ingredient used as bulking, skin conditioning, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Lanolin alcohols, hydrogenated, ethoxylated (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
What does it do?
Hydrogenated Laneth-5 is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Bulking
adds volume or mass to a product without significantly changing its other properties
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Hydrogenated Laneth-5 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 Laneth-5?
Hydrogenated Laneth-5 is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Lanolin alcohols, hydrogenated, ethoxylated (5 mol EO average molar ratio)
Is Hydrogenated Laneth-5 allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrogenated Laneth-5 is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogenated Laneth-5 do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogenated Laneth-5 is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bulking, skin conditioning, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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