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ADHESIVE

Tending to unite/bind/bond surfaces together.

Definition provenance: European Commission CosIng ingredient-function terminology.

8 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the ADHESIVE function designation.

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Ingredients with the ADHESIVE function

PHENYLBORONIC ACID ALGINATE AMIDE

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Phenylboronic Acid Alginate Amide is the organic compound that conforms generally to the formula, where R is alginic acid.

POLYESTER-41

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Polyester-41 is a complex polyester that is made by condensing Dimethylolcyclohexane, Glycerin, Neopentyl Glycol, Pentaerythritol, Triethyl…

SESQUI(ACRYLOYLOXYETHYL) PHOSPHATE

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Sesqui(Acryloyloxyethyl) Phosphate is the mixture of mono- and di- substituted esters of Phosphoric Acid and 2-Hydroxyethyl Acrylate.

These widely assigned CosIng terms provide populated comparison pages; they are not presented as semantic equivalents of the current function.

SKIN CONDITIONING · 13138SURFACTANT · 4574HAIR CONDITIONING · 3619SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT · 3586SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 3218SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING · 2924ANTIOXIDANT · 2907SKIN PROTECTING · 2784

How the ADHESIVE function is used in CosIng

The ADHESIVE function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 8 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Tending to unite/bind/bond surfaces together.

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 ADHESIVE function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 8 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 ADHESIVE 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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