What function does SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ETHYL FERULATE ESTERS serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ETHYL FERULATE ESTERS carries the following function designation(s): ANTIOXIDANT, BLEACHING, EMULSION STABILISING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, UV ABSORBER.

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SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ETHYL FERULATE ESTERS

Sunflower Seed Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil with Ethyl Ferulate

SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ETHYL FERULATE ESTERS is listed in the EU CosIng inventory, but no direct annex records are linked on this page yet.

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No rule for this ingredient has been imported for any of the 13 markets tracked here.

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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
Stated biological parts: SEED

Scientific-name candidates to verify against the supplier specification

Oil ethylFerulate esters

This structure is derived only from the official label wording. It does not establish composition, concentration, chemical equivalence, safety or regulatory permission.

Inventory details for SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ETHYL FERULATE ESTERS

INCI name

SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ETHYL FERULATE ESTERS

Description

Sunflower Seed Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil with Ethyl Ferulate

Record provenance

Inventory reference: 86819
Imported identity: SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ETHYL FERULATE ESTERS
Source update: 15/10/2010

European Commission CosIng source notes

Annex records for SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ETHYL FERULATE ESTERS

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Key data

CAS

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No CAS number, and none is expected: this is a botanical or biological preparation rather than a single compound, and CAS numbers identify single substances. Identity rests on the source organism and the supplier specification.

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Restriction

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Function

ANTIOXIDANT: Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
BLEACHING: Bleaching or lightening the shade of hair and/or skin.
EMULSION STABILISING: Helping the process of emulsification and improving emulsion stability and shelf-life.
SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT: Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
UV ABSORBER: Protecting the cosmetic product from the effects of UV-light.

Official EU ingredient-name evidence

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

#28088 · SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ETHYL FERULATE ESTERS

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SODIUM/ALUMINUM/IRON/SULFATE/TARTARATE/HYDROXIDEANTIMICROBIAL, CHELATING, DEODORANT, HUMECTANT, OPACIFYING, UV ABSORBER

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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 SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ETHYL FERULATE ESTERS appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ETHYL FERULATE ESTERS 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.

SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ETHYL FERULATE ESTERS is also tagged with 5 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

SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ETHYL FERULATE ESTERS 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, SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ETHYL FERULATE ESTERS carries the following function designation(s):

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Source note for SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ETHYL FERULATE ESTERS

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

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