INCI name

METHYL HYDROGENATED ROSINATE

Methyl hydrogenated rosinate

Methyl esters of hydrogenated rosin acids, used as a film former and perfuming ingredient.

What it is

Methyl hydrogenated rosinate is, according to CosIng, a mixture of the methyl esters of hydrogenated resin and rosin acids, the acids that make up most of pine rosin. CosIng lists it as a film-forming, skin-conditioning and perfuming ingredient.

Where it is used

Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of 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 material is a mixture of esters, not a single compound, and its composition can vary between batches.

Functions

Film forming
Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Perfuming
Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (7)

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