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Acetyl Hexamethyl Indan

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

What is it?

1,1,2,3,3,6-hexamethylindan-5-yl methyl ketone

What does it do?

Acetyl Hexamethyl Indan 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.

Acetyl Hexamethyl Indan is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 134). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.

Frequently asked questions

What is Acetyl Hexamethyl Indan?

Acetyl Hexamethyl Indan is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,1,2,3,3,6-hexamethylindan-5-yl methyl ketone

Is Acetyl Hexamethyl Indan allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Only with restrictions. Acetyl Hexamethyl Indan is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Acetyl Hexamethyl Indan do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Acetyl Hexamethyl Indan?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Acetyl Hexamethyl Indan is 15323-35-0.

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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