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Polydecene

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

What is it?

Homopolymer of decene

What does it do?

Polydecene is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Polydecene 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 Polydecene?

Polydecene is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Homopolymer of decene

Is Polydecene allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Polydecene do in cosmetic products?

Polydecene is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Polydecene?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Polydecene is 37309-58-3 / 25189-70-2.

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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