An ester of hexyl alcohol and nicotinic acid, used as an emollient and antistatic agent.
What it is
Hexyl nicotinate is the ester of hexyl alcohol and nicotinic acid (niacin, a form of vitamin B3). CosIng lists it as an antistatic agent and emollient.
Where it is used
Found in body care products, lip products, massage products and other products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The label does not show the amount used.
Functions
- Antistatic
- Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.