Allethrins
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, skin conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid, 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)-, 2-methyl-4-oxo-3-(-2-propenyl)- 2-cyclopenten-1-yl ester
What does it do?
Allethrins is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
EU regulatory status
Allethrins 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 Allethrins?
Allethrins is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cyclopropanecarboxylic Acid, 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)-, 2-methyl-4-oxo-3-(-2-propenyl)- 2-cyclopenten-1-yl ester
Is Allethrins allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Allethrins is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Allethrins do in cosmetic products?
Allethrins is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, skin conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Allethrins?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Allethrins is 584-79-2 (D-form) / 3972-20-1 (dl-alpha) / 28434-00-6 / 34624-48-1.
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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