Pentylphenyl Pentylbenzoate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Benzoic acid, 4-pentyl-, 4-pentylphenyl ester,p-pentylphenyl p-pentylbenzoate
What does it do?
Pentylphenyl Pentylbenzoate 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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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Pentylphenyl Pentylbenzoate 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 Pentylphenyl Pentylbenzoate?
Pentylphenyl Pentylbenzoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Benzoic acid, 4-pentyl-, 4-pentylphenyl ester,p-pentylphenyl p-pentylbenzoate
Is Pentylphenyl Pentylbenzoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Pentylphenyl Pentylbenzoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pentylphenyl Pentylbenzoate do in cosmetic products?
Pentylphenyl Pentylbenzoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Pentylphenyl Pentylbenzoate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Pentylphenyl Pentylbenzoate is 74305-48-9.
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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: 24/10/2019