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6-Methyl Coumarin

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

What is it?

6-methylcoumarin

What does it do?

6-Methyl Coumarin 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

This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.

6-Methyl Coumarin is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 46). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is 6-Methyl Coumarin?

6-Methyl Coumarin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 6-methylcoumarin

Is 6-Methyl Coumarin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. 6-Methyl Coumarin is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does 6-Methyl Coumarin do in cosmetic products?

6-Methyl Coumarin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of 6-Methyl Coumarin?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 6-Methyl Coumarin is 92-48-8.

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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: 06/08/2020