Octyl gallate

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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INCI marking: Ethyhexyl Gallate

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Antioxidant. Like other esters of gallic acid (see also dodecyl gallate) it can be used in medicines, cosmetics and food. As an antioxidant it prevents fats from becoming rancid). The substance is listed as a relevant allergen in various allergens. The substance is represented as a relevant allergen in various epicutaneous test series (see external ingredients).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles