Allowed in EU

Decenol

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

What is it?

Dec-9-en-1-ol; Decylenic alcohol

What does it do?

Decenol 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

Decenol 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 Decenol?

Decenol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Dec-9-en-1-ol; Decylenic alcohol

Is Decenol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Decenol do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Decenol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Decenol is 13019-22-2.

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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