Citronellol
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 is listed in Annex III and may only be used under the conditions shown in this record.
Record details
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.
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;
Regulatory information
Regulation
(EU) 2023/1545
Identified ingredients
EU Fragrance Allergen
This substance is on the list of 26 regulated EU fragrance allergens. It must be declared on the label above threshold concentrations.
Key data
Inventory links for Citronellol
CITRONELLOL
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What Annex III means for Citronellol
Citronellol is a restricted substance under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Its use in cosmetics is only permitted under the specific conditions set out in the entry above, including applicable concentration limits, product type restrictions and required warning statements.
When including this substance in a formulation, all conditions — maximum concentration, product scope and warning labels — must be met simultaneously. Compliance with one condition does not override the others.
This record is linked to 3 CosIng inventory ingredients for name and identifier cross-reference. The page also surfaces 12 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.
Compliance checklist
- Document conditions of use in the Product Information File (PIF).
- This substance is a regulated fragrance allergen. Declare it on the label by INCI name above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
Frequently asked questions
Source note for Annex III record Citronellol
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