Allowed in EU

P-Menthan-7-Ol

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

What is it?

Cyclohexanemethanol, 4-(1-methylethyl)-

What does it do?

P-Menthan-7-Ol 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

P-Menthan-7-Ol 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 P-Menthan-7-Ol?

P-Menthan-7-Ol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cyclohexanemethanol, 4-(1-methylethyl)-

Is P-Menthan-7-Ol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. P-Menthan-7-Ol is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does P-Menthan-7-Ol do in cosmetic products?

P-Menthan-7-Ol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of P-Menthan-7-Ol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for P-Menthan-7-Ol is 13828-37-0.

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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