Allowed in EU

Imidazolidinone

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

What does it do?

Imidazolidinone 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

Imidazolidinone 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 Imidazolidinone?

Imidazolidinone is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. A detailed chemical description is not currently available in the public dataset.

Is Imidazolidinone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Imidazolidinone do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Imidazolidinone?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Imidazolidinone is 120-93-4.

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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