Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether
A cosmetic ingredient used as bleaching in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether is the organic compound that conforms to the formula.
What does it do?
Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Bleaching
lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment
EU regulatory status
Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether 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 Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether?
Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether is the organic compound that conforms to the formula.
Is Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether do in cosmetic products?
Resorcinol Dihexyl Ether is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bleaching.
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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: 19/04/2018