Allowed in EU

Acetanilid

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

What is it?

Acetanilide

What does it do?

Acetanilid 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

Acetanilid 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 Acetanilid?

Acetanilid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Acetanilide

Is Acetanilid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Acetanilid do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Acetanilid?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acetanilid is 103-84-4.

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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: 06/05/2020