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MEADOWFOAM DELTA-LACTONE

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Meadowfoam delta-lactone is the cyclic ester formed from meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba) seed oil fatty acids. It comprises mainly 6-pentadecyltetrahydropyran-2-one

MEADOWFOAM DELTA-LACTONE is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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Inventory details for MEADOWFOAM DELTA-LACTONE

INCI name

MEADOWFOAM DELTA-LACTONE

Description

Meadowfoam delta-lactone is the cyclic ester formed from meadowfoam (Limnanthes alba) seed oil fatty acids. It comprises mainly 6-pentadecyltetrahydropyran-2-one

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Key data

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Function

HAIR CONDITIONING SKIN CONDITIONING

How MEADOWFOAM DELTA-LACTONE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists MEADOWFOAM DELTA-LACTONE 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.

MEADOWFOAM DELTA-LACTONE is also tagged with 2 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

MEADOWFOAM DELTA-LACTONE 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.

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Source note for MEADOWFOAM DELTA-LACTONE

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

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