Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters is a complex mixture of esters obtained by the transesterification of Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil and glycerin.
What does it do?
Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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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
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters 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 Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters?
Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters is a complex mixture of esters obtained by the transesterification of Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil and glycerin.
Is Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters do in cosmetic products?
Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Glyceryl Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning, surfactant - emulsifying, 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: 23/04/2018