Hydrogenated Palm Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Oils, palm, hydrogenated
What does it do?
Hydrogenated Palm Oil 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
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Hydrogenated Palm 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 Hydrogenated Palm Oil?
Hydrogenated Palm Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oils, palm, hydrogenated
Is Hydrogenated Palm Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrogenated Palm Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogenated Palm Oil do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogenated Palm Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - emulsifying, viscosity controlling.
What is the CAS number of Hydrogenated Palm Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrogenated Palm Oil is 68514-74-9 / 8033-29-2.
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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