Banned in EU

Adipic Acid Dihydrazide

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

What is it?

Hexanedioic Acid Dihydrazine

What does it do?

Adipic Acid Dihydrazide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Moisturising

    increases the water content of skin or hair, leaving it softer and more pliable

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

Adipic Acid Dihydrazide is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 200), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is Adipic Acid Dihydrazide?

Adipic Acid Dihydrazide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hexanedioic Acid Dihydrazine

Is Adipic Acid Dihydrazide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. Adipic Acid Dihydrazide is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Adipic Acid Dihydrazide do in cosmetic products?

Adipic Acid Dihydrazide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, moisturising.

What is the CAS number of Adipic Acid Dihydrazide?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Adipic Acid Dihydrazide is 1071-93-8.

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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: 15/10/2010