Pantethine
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
[R-(R*,R*)]-N,N'-[Dithiobis[ethyleneimino(3-oxopropane-3,1-diyl)]]bis[2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutyramide]
What does it do?
Pantethine 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 - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Pantethine 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 Pantethine?
Pantethine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. [R-(R*,R*)]-N,N'-[Dithiobis[ethyleneimino(3-oxopropane-3,1-diyl)]]bis[2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethylbutyramide]
Is Pantethine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Pantethine is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pantethine do in cosmetic products?
Pantethine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Pantethine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Pantethine is 16816-67-4.
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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: 15/10/2010