Allowed in EU

Trimethyldecenedione

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

What is it?

Trimethyldecenedione is the organic compound.

What does it do?

Trimethyldecenedione 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

Trimethyldecenedione 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 Trimethyldecenedione?

Trimethyldecenedione is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Trimethyldecenedione is the organic compound.

Is Trimethyldecenedione allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Trimethyldecenedione do in cosmetic products?

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

What is the CAS number of Trimethyldecenedione?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Trimethyldecenedione is 13851-06-4.

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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: 04/04/2013