A photoinitiator for UV-curing nail products, listed in CosIng as a binding agent.
What it is
Hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone is (1-hydroxycyclohexyl)phenylmethanone, a compound that starts the curing (polymerisation) of resins when exposed to UV light. CosIng lists it as a binding agent.
Where it is used
Found in UV-curing nail gels and other nail products that harden under UV or LED lamps.
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
- Binding
- Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (156)
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- 283 Lakier hybrydowy UV Hybrid Semilac Baking Time 7ml · semilac
- 545 Lakier hybrydowy UV Hybrid Semilac City Break Time To Fly 7ml · semilac
- 539 Lakier hybrydowy UV Hybrid Semilac America Go! Go Bolivia! 7ml · semilac
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