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ABSORBENT

Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.

168 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the ABSORBENT function designation.

Ingredients with the ABSORBENT function

Copolymer of acrylic acid, methacrylic acid or one of their simple esters, crosslinked with glycol dimethacrylate

Activated Clay is the inorganic compound obtained by heating natural aluminum silicate with sulfuric acid

Ammonium Silver Zeolite is the ammonium salt of the product obtained by the reaction of silver nitrate and Zeolite

Silver Zinc Zeolite (Zeolite, LTA framework type, surface-modified with silver and zinc ions). This entry covers LTA framework type zeolite…

CAS 130328-20-0II/1597

Avena Sativa Bran is the broken coat of the kernels of the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae

CAS 84012-26-0

Avena Sativa Kernel Flour is is the powder obtained by the fine grinding of the kernels of the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae

CAS 134134-86-4 / 84012-26-0

Avena Sativa Kernel Meal is a coarse meal obtained by the grinding of the kernels of the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae

CAS 84012-26-0

Avena Sativa Starch is a starch obtained from the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae

CAS 9005-25-8

Bentonite. A colloidal clay. Consists primarily of montmorillonite (CI 77004)

CAS 1302-78-9IV/119

Calamine (zinc oxide and ferric oxide)

CAS 8011-96-9

Carnauba Acid Wax is the acid portion obtained from the leaves of the palm tree, Copernicia cerifera, Palmaceae

CAS 442682-58-8

Cereus Grandiflorus (Cactus) Seed Powder is the dried, ground powder obtained from the seeds of Cereus grandiflorus

CAS 8007-78-1

CHALK

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Naturally occurring substances, chalk

CAS 13397-25-6

Charcoal Powder is the dried, carbonaceous material obtained from the heating of organic substances

CAS 16291-96-6 ; 7440-44-0 (generic)

Citrus Grandis Peel Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground peel of the Grapefruit, Citrus grandis, Rutaceae

CAS 90045-43-5 / 8016-20-4II/358

Citrus Limon Peel Powder is the powder obtained from the crushed peel of the Lemon, Citrus limon (L.), Rutaceae

CAS 92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7II/358

CLAY

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Clay is a group of phyllosilicate minerals produced by the chemical and physical weathering of rock. It consists chiefly of varying amounts…

Coconut Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil and Ethyl Ferulate.

Naturally occurring substances oatmeal obtained from the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae,

Corn starch, reaction products with 3-(dodecenyl)dihydro-2,5-furandione, calcium salt, degree of substitution per glucose unit less than 0.1

2,20:3,19-Dimethano-2,3,4a,5a,6a,7a,8a,9a,10a,11a,12a,13a,14a,15a,16a,17a,19,20,21a,22a,23a,24a,25a,26a,27a,28a,29a,30a,31a,32a,33a,34a-dot…

CAS 80262-44-8,259886-49-2,259886-50-5,259886-51-6

How the ABSORBENT function is used in CosIng

The ABSORBENT function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 168 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Taking up water- and/or oil-soluble (dissolved or finely dispersed) substances.

Function assignments come from official EU CosIng data. They describe intended cosmetic use, but they do not replace regulatory review of each linked ingredient and any annex records tied to it.

Frequently asked questions

The ABSORBENT function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 168 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory assigned this function. Function labels are standardised terms used in Product Information Files (PIF) and ingredient declarations.

Yes. An ingredient's function in the CosIng inventory is independent of its regulatory status. An ingredient with the ABSORBENT function may also be listed in Annex II (prohibited), Annex III (restricted), or other annexes. Always check each ingredient's annex records for applicable conditions before formulating.

Ingredient functions are documented in the Product Information File (PIF) as part of the cosmetic product safety assessment. They describe the intended role of each ingredient in the formulation and support the safety assessor's review. Functions do not appear on consumer-facing product labels, which list only INCI names.

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