Allowed in EU

Taxiresinol

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

What is it?

1,2-Benzenediol, 4[(2S,3R,4R)-tetrahydro-4-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxypheny)methy]-3-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furanyl]-

What does it do?

Taxiresinol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

EU regulatory status

Taxiresinol 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 Taxiresinol?

Taxiresinol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 1,2-Benzenediol, 4[(2S,3R,4R)-tetrahydro-4-[(4-hydroxy-3-methoxypheny)methy]-3-(hydroxymethyl)-2-furanyl]-

Is Taxiresinol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Taxiresinol do in cosmetic products?

Taxiresinol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning.

What is the CAS number of Taxiresinol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Taxiresinol is 40951-69-7.

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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: 26/11/2012