Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Oil
A cosmetic ingredient used as flavouring, fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Anise Oil. Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Oil is an essential oil obtained from the dried ripe fruits of the Anise, Pimpinella anisum L., Umbelliferae. It contains 80-90% anethole, methyl chavicol, anisaldehyde
What does it do?
Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Oil is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Flavouring
adds taste to oral-care products like toothpaste and mouthwash
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product
EU regulatory status
Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Oil 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 Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Oil?
Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Oil is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Anise Oil. Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Oil is an essential oil obtained from the dried ripe fruits of the Anise, Pimpinella anisum L., Umbelliferae. It contains 80-90% anethole, methyl chavicol, anisaldehyde
Is Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Oil allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Oil is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Oil do in cosmetic products?
Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Oil is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: flavouring, fragrance, perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Oil?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Pimpinella Anisum Fruit Oil is 84775-42-8.
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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