Allowed in EU

Terpinyl Formate

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

What is it?

p-Menth-1-en-8-yl formate; 1-Methyl-1-(4-methylcyclohex-3-enyl)ethyl methanoate

What does it do?

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

EU regulatory status

Terpinyl Formate 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 Terpinyl Formate?

Terpinyl Formate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. p-Menth-1-en-8-yl formate; 1-Methyl-1-(4-methylcyclohex-3-enyl)ethyl methanoate

Is Terpinyl Formate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Terpinyl Formate do in cosmetic products?

Terpinyl Formate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Terpinyl Formate?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Terpinyl Formate is 2153-26-6.

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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: 02/03/2011