Allowed in EU

1-Acetonaphthone

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

1-(1-Naphthalenyl)ethanone; 1'-Acetonaphthone

What does it do?

1-Acetonaphthone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

1-Acetonaphthone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is 1-Acetonaphthone?

1-Acetonaphthone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1-(1-Naphthalenyl)ethanone; 1'-Acetonaphthone

Is 1-Acetonaphthone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. 1-Acetonaphthone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does 1-Acetonaphthone do in cosmetic products?

1-Acetonaphthone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of 1-Acetonaphthone?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 1-Acetonaphthone is 941-98-0.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010