Fragrance avoidance
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
- industrial
Fatty acids, apricot kernel-oil, et esters
CAS 226994-20-3
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Fatty acids, apricot kernel-oil, et esters in plain language
On cosmetic ingredient lists it appears as “Ethyl apricot kernelate”.
Also known as Ethyl apricot kernelate
Used in cosmetics as an emollient, a skin-conditioning agent and a hair conditioner. Ethyl ester of the fatty acids derived from apricot (Prunus armeniaca) kernel oil.
- Emollient
- Skin conditioning
- Hair conditioning
- Conditioner
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Fatty acids, apricot kernel-oil, et esters appears in these published regulatory listings.
- Found in consumer products
- Industrial
EUCosIngActiveEthyl ester of the fatty acids derived from apricot (Prunus armeniaca) kernel oil
- Ethyl ester of the fatty acids derived from apricot (Prunus armeniaca) kernel oilSource →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 0 composition records across product categories including unclassified products. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Softener and conditioner.Source →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Fatty acids, apricot kernel-oil, et esters. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Fatty acids, apricot kernel-oil, et esters yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
Where it has been recorded
How often EPA CPDat has listed Fatty acids, apricot kernel-oil, et esters in a product composition. These are source records, not Greenveil catalog products.
Named organisations
1
Typical roles
EmollientSkin conditioningHair conditioningConditioner