Allowed in EU

Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran

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

What is it?

phenol, 4-(2,3-dihydro-7-methoxy-3-methyl-5-propyl-2-benzofuranyl)-2-methoxy-,trans- (9Cl)

What does it do?

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

EU regulatory status

Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran 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 Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran?

Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. phenol, 4-(2,3-dihydro-7-methoxy-3-methyl-5-propyl-2-benzofuranyl)-2-methoxy-,trans- (9Cl)

Is Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran do in cosmetic products?

Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Hydroxymethoxyphenyl Propylmethylmethoxybenzofuran is 51267-48-2.

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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: 11/10/2012