Rice Bran Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Rice Bran Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil and Polyglycerin-3.
What does it do?
Rice Bran Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
Rice Bran Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters 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 Rice Bran Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters?
Rice Bran Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Rice Bran Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil and Polyglycerin-3.
Is Rice Bran Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Rice Bran Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Rice Bran Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters do in cosmetic products?
Rice Bran Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 13/03/2014