What is it?
2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one; Ethyl maltol
What does it do?
Ethyl Hydroxypyrone is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
EU regulatory status
Ethyl Hydroxypyrone 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 Ethyl Hydroxypyrone?
Ethyl Hydroxypyrone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one; Ethyl maltol
Is Ethyl Hydroxypyrone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Ethyl Hydroxypyrone is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Ethyl Hydroxypyrone do in cosmetic products?
Ethyl Hydroxypyrone is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Ethyl Hydroxypyrone?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethyl Hydroxypyrone is 4940-11-8.
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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