Isopropyl Pelargonate
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?
Isopropyl Pelargonate is the ester of Isopropyl Alcohol and Pelargonic Acid. It conforms to the formula:
What does it do?
Isopropyl Pelargonate 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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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Isopropyl Pelargonate 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 Isopropyl Pelargonate?
Isopropyl Pelargonate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Isopropyl Pelargonate is the ester of Isopropyl Alcohol and Pelargonic Acid. It conforms to the formula:
Is Isopropyl Pelargonate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Isopropyl Pelargonate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Isopropyl Pelargonate do in cosmetic products?
Isopropyl Pelargonate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Isopropyl Pelargonate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Isopropyl Pelargonate is 28267-32-5.
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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: 07/07/2020