Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether
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?
1,3-Propanediol, 2-hydroxymethyl-2-(2-hydroxy-3-isooctadecyloxy)propoxymethyl)-
What does it do?
Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether 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
EU regulatory status
Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether 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 Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether?
Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,3-Propanediol, 2-hydroxymethyl-2-(2-hydroxy-3-isooctadecyloxy)propoxymethyl)-
Is Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether do in cosmetic products?
Isostearyl Glyceryl Pentaerythrityl Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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