INCI name

PANTHENYL TRIACETATE

Panthenyl triacetate

An acetylated form of panthenol used as an antistatic and hair-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Panthenyl triacetate is the triacetate ester of panthenol (provitamin B5), in which the three hydroxyl groups are esterified with acetic acid. CosIng lists it as an antistatic and hair-conditioning ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, conditioners, hair treatments and some skin 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.

The label does not show the amount used.

Functions

Antistatic
Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
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.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (21)

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