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Myristoyl/pca Chitin

A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Myristoyl/PCA Chitin is the product obtained by the reaction of Myristic acid and acetic acid with Chitosan PCA

What does it do?

Myristoyl/pca Chitin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Myristoyl/pca Chitin 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 Myristoyl/pca Chitin?

Myristoyl/pca Chitin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Myristoyl/PCA Chitin is the product obtained by the reaction of Myristic acid and acetic acid with Chitosan PCA

Is Myristoyl/pca Chitin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Myristoyl/pca Chitin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Myristoyl/pca Chitin do in cosmetic products?

Myristoyl/pca Chitin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

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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