Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil Octyldodecyl Esters
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?
Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil Octyldodecyl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Pentaclethra Macroloba (Fabaceae) Seed Oil and Octyldodecanol.
What does it do?
Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil Octyldodecyl Esters 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
Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil Octyldodecyl 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 Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil Octyldodecyl Esters?
Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil Octyldodecyl Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil Octyldodecyl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Pentaclethra Macroloba (Fabaceae) Seed Oil and Octyldodecanol.
Is Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil Octyldodecyl Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil Octyldodecyl Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil Octyldodecyl Esters do in cosmetic products?
Pentaclethra Macroloba Seed Oil Octyldodecyl Esters 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: 18/04/2018