Allowed in EU

Farnesene

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

What is it?

1,3,6,10-Dodecatetraene, 3,7,11-Trimethyl-, (3E,6E)-, (alpha); 1,6,10-Dodecatriene, 7,11-Dimethyl-3-Methylene-, (6E)-, (beta)

What does it do?

Farnesene 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

Farnesene 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 Farnesene?

Farnesene is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,3,6,10-Dodecatetraene, 3,7,11-Trimethyl-, (3E,6E)-, (alpha); 1,6,10-Dodecatriene, 7,11-Dimethyl-3-Methylene-, (6E)-, (beta)

Is Farnesene allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Farnesene do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Farnesene?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Farnesene is 502-61-4 (a-) / 18794-84-8 (b-).

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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