Allowed in EU

Rice Oil Diglyceryl 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 Oil Diglyceryl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Oryza Sativa (Rice) Oil with Diglycerin

What does it do?

Rice Oil Diglyceryl Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

EU regulatory status

Rice Oil Diglyceryl 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 Oil Diglyceryl Esters?

Rice Oil Diglyceryl Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Rice Oil Diglyceryl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Oryza Sativa (Rice) Oil with Diglycerin

Is Rice Oil Diglyceryl Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Rice Oil Diglyceryl Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Rice Oil Diglyceryl Esters do in cosmetic products?

Rice Oil Diglyceryl Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.

What is the CAS number of Rice Oil Diglyceryl Esters?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Rice Oil Diglyceryl Esters is -.

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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