Rapeseed Glyceride
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Rapeseed Glyceride is the monoglyceride derived from Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Oil
What does it do?
Rapeseed Glyceride is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Rapeseed Glyceride 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 Rapeseed Glyceride?
Rapeseed Glyceride is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Rapeseed Glyceride is the monoglyceride derived from Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Oil
Is Rapeseed Glyceride allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Rapeseed Glyceride is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Rapeseed Glyceride do in cosmetic products?
Rapeseed Glyceride is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Rapeseed Glyceride?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Rapeseed Glyceride is 85586-30-7.
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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