Cinnamal
A cosmetic ingredient used as denaturant, flavouring, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cinnamaldehyde; 2-Propenal, 3-phenyl-
What does it do?
Cinnamal is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Denaturant
makes ethanol in cosmetics unfit for drinking — required by regulation when alcohol is used
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Flavouring
adds taste to oral-care products like toothpaste and mouthwash
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Cinnamal is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 76). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cinnamal?
Cinnamal is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cinnamaldehyde; 2-Propenal, 3-phenyl-
Is Cinnamal allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Cinnamal is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cinnamal do in cosmetic products?
Cinnamal is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: denaturant, flavouring, perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Cinnamal?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Cinnamal is 104-55-2.
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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