2,5-Xylenol
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2,5-Dimethyl-phenol
What does it do?
2,5-Xylenol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
2,5-Xylenol 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 2,5-Xylenol?
2,5-Xylenol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2,5-Dimethyl-phenol
Is 2,5-Xylenol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. 2,5-Xylenol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does 2,5-Xylenol do in cosmetic products?
2,5-Xylenol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of 2,5-Xylenol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 2,5-Xylenol is 95-87-4.
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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: 02/03/2011