Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes is the product obtained from the complete reduction and hydrogenation of a mixture of fatty acids derived from Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax.
What does it do?
Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes 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
EU regulatory status
Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes 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 Wax Alkanes?
Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes is the product obtained from the complete reduction and hydrogenation of a mixture of fatty acids derived from Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax.
Is Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes do in cosmetic products?
Sunflower Seed Wax Alkanes is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 01/04/2019