Ingredient
ISODECYLPARABEN
Substance information
"Decyl" mostly refers to decanol (decyl alcohol) as alcoholic component or generally a hydrocarbon residue with 10 carbon atoms.
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
ANTIMICROBIAL
Helps control the growth of micro-organisms (eg bacteria and fungi)
Occurrence in cosmetics
Use of this ingredient in cosmetics has been prohibited by EU Cosmetics Regulation
Background information on use in cosmetics
The use of isopropyl, isobutyl, isodecyl and phenylparaben in cosmetic products has no longer been allowed since 30.07.2015.
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.