Xylyl Phenylethane
A cosmetic ingredient used as solvent in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Xylyl Phenylethane is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
What does it do?
Xylyl Phenylethane 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
EU regulatory status
Xylyl Phenylethane 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 Xylyl Phenylethane?
Xylyl Phenylethane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Xylyl Phenylethane is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Is Xylyl Phenylethane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Xylyl Phenylethane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Xylyl Phenylethane do in cosmetic products?
Xylyl Phenylethane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: solvent.
What is the CAS number of Xylyl Phenylethane?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Xylyl Phenylethane is 6196-95-8.
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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