Ingredient function 12 ingredients

SLIP MODIFIER

Enhancing the flow properties of other ingredients without reacting chemically with them.

12 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the SLIP MODIFIER function designation.

Ingredients with the SLIP MODIFIER function

Behenyl Cannabis Seedate is the ester of Behenyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil.

Capryl Cannabis Seedate is the ester of Caprylyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil.

Colloidal Silver is a suspension of silver particles in water prepared by electrolysis or by reduction of soluble silver salts.

CAS 7440-22-4

GOLD

56471

CI 77480

CAS 7440-57-5IV/133

Isostearyl Cannabis Seedate is the ester of Isostearyl Alcohol and the fatty acids derived from Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil.

How the SLIP MODIFIER function is used in CosIng

The SLIP MODIFIER function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 12 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Enhancing the flow properties of other ingredients without reacting chemically with them.

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 SLIP MODIFIER function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 12 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 SLIP MODIFIER 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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