Hydrogenated Polydecene
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, hair conditioning, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated
What does it do?
Hydrogenated Polydecene is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
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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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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Hydrogenated Polydecene 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 Polydecene?
Hydrogenated Polydecene is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-Decene, homopolymer, hydrogenated
Is Hydrogenated Polydecene allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrogenated Polydecene is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogenated Polydecene do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogenated Polydecene is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, hair conditioning, perfuming, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Hydrogenated Polydecene?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydrogenated Polydecene is 68037-01-4.
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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: 24/01/2011