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Annex III Entry 86 11/09/2023

Citronellol/ (±) 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol; (3R)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol; (3S)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol;

Citronellol

Key data

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Record details

INCI glossary name

Citronellol

Chemical name

Citronellol/ (±) 3,7-Dimethyl-6-octen-1-ol; (3R)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol; (3S)-3,7-dimethyloct-6-en-1-ol;

Other restrictions

The presence of the substance shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when its concentration exceeds:
— 0,001 % in leave-on products
— 0,01 % in rinse-off products.

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EU) 2023/1545

Identified ingredients

  • CITRONELLOL

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