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Viola Odorata Flower Water

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

What is it?

Viola Odorata Flower Water is the steam distillate obtained from the flowers of the Sweet Violet, Viola odorata L., Violaceae

What does it do?

Viola Odorata Flower Water is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Flavouring

    adds taste to oral-care products like toothpaste and mouthwash

  • Fragrance

    provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients

  • Perfuming

    adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

Viola Odorata Flower Water 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 Viola Odorata Flower Water?

Viola Odorata Flower Water is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Viola Odorata Flower Water is the steam distillate obtained from the flowers of the Sweet Violet, Viola odorata L., Violaceae

Is Viola Odorata Flower Water allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Viola Odorata Flower Water is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Viola Odorata Flower Water do in cosmetic products?

Viola Odorata Flower Water is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: flavouring, fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of Viola Odorata Flower Water?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Viola Odorata Flower Water is 90147-36-7.

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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: 15/10/2010