Coumarin
A cosmetic ingredient used as perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Coumarin; 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one
What does it do?
Coumarin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Coumarin is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 77). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Coumarin?
Coumarin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Coumarin; 2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one
Is Coumarin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Coumarin is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Coumarin do in cosmetic products?
Coumarin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Coumarin?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Coumarin is 91-64-5.
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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