Ingredient
DIAMYLHYDROQUINONE
Substance information
"Amyl" normally refers to amyl alcohol (n-pentanol) as an alcoholic component or generally a saturated hydrocarbon chain with 5 carbon atoms.
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
ANTIOXIDANT
Inhibits reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and deterioration of ingredients
Origin
synthetic
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.