Soybean Oil Ethyl Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Soybean Oil Ethyl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Glycine Max Oil and ethyl alcohol.
What does it do?
Soybean Oil Ethyl Esters 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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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Soybean Oil Ethyl 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 Soybean Oil Ethyl Esters?
Soybean Oil Ethyl Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Soybean Oil Ethyl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Glycine Max Oil and ethyl alcohol.
Is Soybean Oil Ethyl Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Soybean Oil Ethyl Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Soybean Oil Ethyl Esters do in cosmetic products?
Soybean Oil Ethyl Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting.
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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: 03/04/2019