Quassin
A cosmetic ingredient used as denaturant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
(3aS,6aR,7aS,8S,11aS,11bS,11cS)-1,3a,4,5,6a,7,7a,8,11,11a,11b,11c-Dodecahydro-2,10-dimethoxy-3,8,11a,11c-tetramethyldibenzo[de,g]chromene-1,5,11-trione
What does it do?
Quassin is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Denaturant
makes ethanol in cosmetics unfit for drinking — required by regulation when alcohol is used
EU regulatory status
Quassin 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 Quassin?
Quassin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. (3aS,6aR,7aS,8S,11aS,11bS,11cS)-1,3a,4,5,6a,7,7a,8,11,11a,11b,11c-Dodecahydro-2,10-dimethoxy-3,8,11a,11c-tetramethyldibenzo[de,g]chromene-1,5,11-trione
Is Quassin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Quassin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Quassin do in cosmetic products?
Quassin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: denaturant.
What is the CAS number of Quassin?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Quassin is 76-78-8 / 75991-65-0.
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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