Allowed in EU

Oxacyclohexadecenone

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

What does it do?

Oxacyclohexadecenone 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

Oxacyclohexadecenone 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 Oxacyclohexadecenone?

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

Is Oxacyclohexadecenone allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Oxacyclohexadecenone do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Oxacyclohexadecenone?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Oxacyclohexadecenone is 34902-57-3.

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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: 15/10/2010