Water
A cosmetic ingredient used as antiplaque, skin conditioning, solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
What does it do?
Water is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antiplaque
reduces dental plaque, used in toothpastes and mouthwashes
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Water 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 Water?
Water is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Is Water allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Water is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Water do in cosmetic products?
Water is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antiplaque, skin conditioning, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Water?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Water is 7732-18-5.
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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: 15/03/2016