What function does HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL carries the following function designation(s): HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING.

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InventoryRef 3438715/10/2010

HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL

Soybean oil, hydrogenated

HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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What the official INCI name states

The official label identifies a biological source material and its stated preparation or plant part.

Identity type from wording: biological_material
Preparation or form: OIL

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Inventory details for HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL

INCI name

HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL

Description

Soybean oil, hydrogenated

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 34387
Imported identity: HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

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Key data

CAS

8016-70-4

232-410-2

Restriction

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Function

HUMECTANT: Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
SKIN CONDITIONING: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING: Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

The ingredient name exactly matches the official 2025 EU glossary of common ingredient names.

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HYDROGENATED SOY POLYGLYCERIDES/SOYAMIDE DEASKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

HYDROGENATED STYRENE/BUTADIENE COPOLYMERFILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

HYDROGENATED STYRENE/ISOPRENE COPOLYMERVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

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Additional official and scientific sources

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ECHA CHEM / Information on chemicals PubChem PUG REST EU Safety Gate cosmetic product alerts ECHA CHEM US EPA CompTox Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessments FDA Global Substance Registration System ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards Japan NITE-CHRIP NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards OECD eChemPortal

How HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 0 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL is listed in the EU CosIng ingredient inventory with no direct annex restriction records linked at this time. Absence of an annex link does not guarantee unrestricted use — always verify against the current official CosIng database before formulating.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL

This page reproduces the CosIng inventory entry for HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials and shows linked identifiers even when no direct annex match is currently attached.

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