Hydroxyoctanone
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-Octanone, 1-hydroxy-
What does it do?
Hydroxyoctanone 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
EU regulatory status
Hydroxyoctanone 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 Hydroxyoctanone?
Hydroxyoctanone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Octanone, 1-hydroxy-
Is Hydroxyoctanone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Hydroxyoctanone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Hydroxyoctanone do in cosmetic products?
Hydroxyoctanone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Hydroxyoctanone?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydroxyoctanone is 7019-19-4.
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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: 21/10/2019