INCI name

HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL/SEBACIC ACID COPOLYMER

Hydrogenated castor oil/sebacic acid copolymer

A polyester of hydrogenated castor oil and sebacic acid used as an emollient.

What it is

Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer is the copolymer formed by reacting hydrogenated castor oil with sebacic acid. CosIng lists it as emollient, hair conditioning and skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Used in lipsticks, lip balms, makeup, creams and hair care 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.

Its position on the list does not tell you whether it acts mainly as an emollient or as a texturiser in a given formula.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (36)

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