This entry shows data from the EU CosIng database. An editorial description has not been written and reviewed yet.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Depilatory
- Breaking down the the mechanical strength of hair fibers so that they can be removed by mild scraping/rubbing.
- Film forming
- Producing (upon application) a continuous film on the skin, hair or nails.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.