Allowed in EU

Tetramethyldecenedione

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

What is it?

2,5,7,9-Tetramethyl-2-decene-6,8-dione

What does it do?

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

Bleaching
lightens hair or skin tone by chemically reducing pigment
Chelating
binds metal ions to prevent them from interfering with formulation stability

EU regulatory status

Tetramethyldecenedione 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 Tetramethyldecenedione?

Tetramethyldecenedione is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2,5,7,9-Tetramethyl-2-decene-6,8-dione

Is Tetramethyldecenedione allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Tetramethyldecenedione do in cosmetic products?

Tetramethyldecenedione is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: bleaching, chelating.

What is the CAS number of Tetramethyldecenedione?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Tetramethyldecenedione is 13851-07-5.

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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: 02/04/2014