Ilomastat
A cosmetic ingredient used as chelating, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Butanediamide, N4-hydroxy-N1-((1S)-1-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-2-(methylamino)-2-oxoethyl)-2-(2-methylpropyl)-, (2R)-
What does it do?
Ilomastat is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Ilomastat 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 Ilomastat?
Ilomastat is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butanediamide, N4-hydroxy-N1-((1S)-1-(1H-indol-3-ylmethyl)-2-(methylamino)-2-oxoethyl)-2-(2-methylpropyl)-, (2R)-
Is Ilomastat allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ilomastat is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ilomastat do in cosmetic products?
Ilomastat is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: chelating, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Ilomastat?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ilomastat is 142880-36-2.
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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