Zingiber Officinale Water
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Zingiber Officinale Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the Ginger, Zingiber officinale L., Zingiberaceae
What does it do?
Zingiber Officinale Water is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
EU regulatory status
Zingiber Officinale 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 Zingiber Officinale Water?
Zingiber Officinale Water is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Zingiber Officinale Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the Ginger, Zingiber officinale L., Zingiberaceae
Is Zingiber Officinale Water allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Zingiber Officinale Water is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Zingiber Officinale Water do in cosmetic products?
Zingiber Officinale Water is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance.
What is the CAS number of Zingiber Officinale Water?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Zingiber Officinale Water is 84696-15-1.
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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