Allowed in EU

Decenal

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

What is it?

(E)-4-decenal; (Z)-4-decenal; 4-Decenal (CAS 30390-50-2)

What does it do?

Decenal is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

Decenal 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 Decenal?

Decenal is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. (E)-4-decenal; (Z)-4-decenal; 4-Decenal (CAS 30390-50-2)

Is Decenal allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Decenal is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Decenal do in cosmetic products?

Decenal is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Decenal?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Decenal is 65405-70-1 / 21662-09-9 / 30390-50-2.

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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