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Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate
Low concern
Used in cosmetics as a non-irritating emollient with low toxicity. Not authorized or used as a food additive; no significant health concern at incidental exposure.
Found in
7 products
What it is
A hydrogenated ester derived from olive oil fatty acids and 2-ethylhexanol; a cosmetic skin-conditioning emollient.
Cosmetic emollient/texture modifier; not a food ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- primarily a cosmetic emollient, not a food ingredient
What regulators actually say
"Olive oil fatty-acid esters reviewed by CIR for cosmetic emollient use."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Cosmetic ingredient; not listed for food use.
European Union — EFSA
Not authorized as a food additive.
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