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Myrcene Methoxylation Distillate

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

What is it?

Hydrocarbons, C10, methoxylated. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained by the distillation of the products from the methoxylation of C10 terpenes from the manufacture of terpene Alcohols from myrcene. It consists primarily of 4-(1-methoxy-1-methyethyl)-1-methylcyclohexene, 1-Methoxy-4-(1-methoxy-1-methylethyl)-1-cyclohexane and other C12 products. C11-12 methoxyhydrocarbons

What does it do?

Myrcene Methoxylation Distillate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Myrcene Methoxylation Distillate 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 Myrcene Methoxylation Distillate?

Myrcene Methoxylation Distillate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Hydrocarbons, C10, methoxylated. A complex combination of hydrocarbons obtained by the distillation of the products from the methoxylation of C10 terpenes from the manufacture of terpene Alcohols from myrcene. It consists primarily of 4-(1-methoxy-1-methyethyl)-1-methylcyclohexene, 1-Methoxy-4-(1-methoxy-1-methylethyl)-1-cyclohexane and other C12 products. C11-12 methoxyhydrocarbons

Is Myrcene Methoxylation Distillate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Myrcene Methoxylation Distillate do in cosmetic products?

Myrcene Methoxylation Distillate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Myrcene Methoxylation Distillate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Myrcene Methoxylation Distillate is 68989-91-3.

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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