Quinine
A cosmetic ingredient used as denaturant, fragrance, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Cinchonan-9-ol, 6'-methoxy-, (8.alpha., 9R)-
What does it do?
Quinine 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
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Quinine is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 21). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Quinine?
Quinine is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Cinchonan-9-ol, 6'-methoxy-, (8.alpha., 9R)-
Is Quinine allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Quinine is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Quinine do in cosmetic products?
Quinine is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: denaturant, fragrance, hair conditioning.
What is the CAS number of Quinine?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Quinine is 130-95-0.
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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