Allowed in EU

Ethyl Vanillin

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

What is it?

3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde

What does it do?

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

Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
Soothing
helps calm irritated or sensitive skin

EU regulatory status

Ethyl Vanillin 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 Vanillin?

Ethyl Vanillin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 3-Ethoxy-4-hydroxybenzaldehyde

Is Ethyl Vanillin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Ethyl Vanillin do in cosmetic products?

Ethyl Vanillin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, soothing.

What is the CAS number of Ethyl Vanillin?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Ethyl Vanillin is 121-32-4.

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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