Zea Mays Oil Unsaponifiables
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Zea Mays Oil Unsaponifiables is the oil fraction of the Corn, Zea mays L., Gramineae, which has not been transformed into soaps during the process of saponification
What does it do?
Zea Mays Oil Unsaponifiables is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Zea Mays Oil Unsaponifiables 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 Zea Mays Oil Unsaponifiables?
Zea Mays Oil Unsaponifiables is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zea Mays Oil Unsaponifiables is the oil fraction of the Corn, Zea mays L., Gramineae, which has not been transformed into soaps during the process of saponification
Is Zea Mays Oil Unsaponifiables allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Zea Mays Oil Unsaponifiables is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zea Mays Oil Unsaponifiables do in cosmetic products?
Zea Mays Oil Unsaponifiables is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
What is the CAS number of Zea Mays Oil Unsaponifiables?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zea Mays Oil Unsaponifiables is 66587-54-0.
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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