Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of rapeseed Alcohol
What does it do?
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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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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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Hydrogenated Rapeseed 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 Rapeseed Alcohol?
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol is the end-product of the controlled hydrogenation of rapeseed Alcohol
Is Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogenated Rapeseed Alcohol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, viscosity controlling.
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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