Allowed in EU

Trimethylhexanol

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

What is it?

3,5,5-Trimethylhexan-1-ol

What does it do?

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

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Solvent

    dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase

EU regulatory status

Trimethylhexanol 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 Trimethylhexanol?

Trimethylhexanol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 3,5,5-Trimethylhexan-1-ol

Is Trimethylhexanol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

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

What does Trimethylhexanol do in cosmetic products?

Trimethylhexanol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, solvent.

What is the CAS number of Trimethylhexanol?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Trimethylhexanol is 3452-97-9.

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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