Linseed Oil Peg-8 Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Linseed Oil PEG-8 Esters is the complex formed by the transesterification of Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Oil and PEG-8
What does it do?
Linseed Oil Peg-8 Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Linseed Oil Peg-8 Esters 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 Linseed Oil Peg-8 Esters?
Linseed Oil Peg-8 Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Linseed Oil PEG-8 Esters is the complex formed by the transesterification of Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Oil and PEG-8
Is Linseed Oil Peg-8 Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Linseed Oil Peg-8 Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Linseed Oil Peg-8 Esters do in cosmetic products?
Linseed Oil Peg-8 Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing.
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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