Pregnenolone Acetate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Pregn-5-en-20-one, 3-(acetyloxy)-, (3.beta.)-, acetate
What does it do?
Pregnenolone Acetate 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
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Pregnenolone Acetate is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 300II), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Classification: /390
Frequently asked questions
What is Pregnenolone Acetate?
Pregnenolone Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Pregn-5-en-20-one, 3-(acetyloxy)-, (3.beta.)-, acetate
Is Pregnenolone Acetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Pregnenolone Acetate is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pregnenolone Acetate do in cosmetic products?
Pregnenolone Acetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Pregnenolone Acetate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Pregnenolone Acetate is 1778-02-5.
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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: 21/11/2016