Sunflower Seed Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as antioxidant, bleaching, emulsion stabilising in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sunflower Seed Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil with Ethyl Ferulate
What does it do?
Sunflower Seed Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Bleaching
lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Uv absorber
absorbs ultraviolet light, used in sunscreens and to protect formulations from UV degradation
EU regulatory status
Sunflower Seed Oil Ethyl Ferulate 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 Sunflower Seed Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters?
Sunflower Seed Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sunflower Seed Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil with Ethyl Ferulate
Is Sunflower Seed Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sunflower Seed Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sunflower Seed Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters do in cosmetic products?
Sunflower Seed Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antioxidant, bleaching, emulsion stabilising, skin conditioning - emollient, uv absorber.
What is the CAS number of Sunflower Seed Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sunflower Seed Oil Ethyl Ferulate 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