Allowed in EU

Methyloctyl Acetaldehyde

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

What is it?

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What does it do?

Methyloctyl Acetaldehyde is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Methyloctyl Acetaldehyde 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 Methyloctyl Acetaldehyde?

Methyloctyl Acetaldehyde is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-Methyldecan-1-al

Is Methyloctyl Acetaldehyde allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Methyloctyl Acetaldehyde do in cosmetic products?

Methyloctyl Acetaldehyde is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Methyloctyl Acetaldehyde?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Methyloctyl Acetaldehyde is 19009-56-4.

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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: 02/03/2011