Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil and Polyglycerin-4.
What does it do?
Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 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 Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters?
Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil and Polyglycerin-4.
Is Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters do in cosmetic products?
Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent, surfactant - cleansing.
What is the CAS number of Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Sweet Almond Oil Polyglyceryl-4 Esters is 1072006-19-9.
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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: 03/06/2014