Isostearyl Sebacate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - miscellaneous in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Isostearyl Sebacate is the half-ester of isostearyl alcohol and sebacic acid. It conforms to the formula:
What does it do?
Isostearyl Sebacate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Isostearyl Sebacate 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 Sebacate?
Isostearyl Sebacate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Isostearyl Sebacate is the half-ester of isostearyl alcohol and sebacic acid. It conforms to the formula:
Is Isostearyl Sebacate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Isostearyl Sebacate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Isostearyl Sebacate do in cosmetic products?
Isostearyl Sebacate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
What is the CAS number of Isostearyl Sebacate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Isostearyl Sebacate is 478273-24-4.
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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: 11/11/2020