2,6,10-Dodecatrien-1-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl-
Farnesol
Key data
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Record details
INCI glossary name
Farnesol
Chemical name
2,6,10-Dodecatrien-1-ol, 3,7,11-trimethyl-
Other restrictions
The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds:
- 0.001% in leave-on products
- 0.01% in rinse-off products
Regulatory information
Regulation
(EC) 2009/1223
SCCS opinions
- Opinion concerning Essential Oils
- Opinion concerning Fragrance Allergy in Consumers - A Review of the Problem -
- Analysis of the need for appropriate Consumer Information and Identification of Consumer Allergens
- Opinion concerning the Interim Position on Fragrance Allergy
- Memorandum on the SCCNFP Opinion concerning Fragrance Allergy
- Opinion on "Dermal Sensitization Quantitative Risk Assesment " (QRA: Citral, farnesol and phenylacetaldehyde)
Identified ingredients
- FARNESOL
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