Cyclamen Homoaldehyde
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
a -Methyl-4-(2-methylpropyl)-Benzenepropanal; 3-(p-Isobutylphenyl)-2-methylpropanal
What does it do?
Cyclamen Homoaldehyde 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
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is banned in the European Union.
Cyclamen Homoaldehyde is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 425), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.
Frequently asked questions
What is Cyclamen Homoaldehyde?
Cyclamen Homoaldehyde is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. a -Methyl-4-(2-methylpropyl)-Benzenepropanal; 3-(p-Isobutylphenyl)-2-methylpropanal
Is Cyclamen Homoaldehyde allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
No. Cyclamen Homoaldehyde is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Cyclamen Homoaldehyde do in cosmetic products?
Cyclamen Homoaldehyde is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance.
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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