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DEODORANT

Reducing and/or eliminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.

190 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the DEODORANT function designation.

Ingredients with the DEODORANT function

Abies Pectinata Extract is an extract of the bark and needles of the silver fir, Abies pectinata, Pinaceae

CAS 92128-34-2

Abies Pectinata Leaf Extract is an extract of the needles of the silver fir, Abies pectinata, Pinaceae

CAS 92128-34-2III/105

Alpinia Uraiensis Stalk/Leaf Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the stalks and leaves of Alpinia uraiensis…

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, reaction products with aluminium chloride hydroxide (Al2Cl(OH)5)

CAS 242812-76-6

1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, aluminium salt (1:1)

CAS 813-92-3

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, reaction products with aluminium chloride hydroxide (AlCl(OH)2)

CAS 242812-79-9

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, reaction products with aluminium chloride hydroxide (Al2Cl1.5(OH)4.5)

CAS 242812-86-8

Zirconium, chloro hydroxy polyethylene glycol, aluminium complexes. Co-ordination complex prepared from the reaction of aluminium zirconium…

CAS 246867-10-7III/50

Amber Powder is the fossilized resin obtained from the pine tree, Pinus succinifera

CAS 9000-02-6

Ammonium Silver Zeolite is the ammonium salt of the product obtained by the reaction of silver nitrate and Zeolite

Silver Zinc Zeolite (Zeolite, LTA framework type, surface-modified with silver and zinc ions). This entry covers LTA framework type zeolite…

CAS 130328-20-0II/1597

Benzalkonium Bromide is the mixture of alkylbenzyldimethylammonium bromides that conforms generally to the formula:

CAS 91080-29-4V/54 III/65

Complex mixture of the products formed by the reaction of C8-18-alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chloride with 1-hexadecyl dihydrogenphosphate

Benzalkonium Chloride is a mixture of alkylbenzyldimethylammonium chlorides that conforms generally to the formula:

CAS 63449-41-2 / 68391-01-5 / 68424-85-1 / 85409-22-9V/54 III/65

Benzalkonium Saccharinate is a mixture of alkylbenzyldimethylammonium saccharinates that conforms generally to the formula:

CAS 68989-01-5V/54 III/65

Benzenemethanaminium, N,N-dimethyl-N-[2-[2-[4-(1,1,3,3,-tetramethylbutyl)phenoxy]ethoxy]ethyl]-, chloride

CAS 121-54-0V/53

How the DEODORANT function is used in CosIng

The DEODORANT function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 190 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Reducing and/or eliminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.

Function assignments come from official EU CosIng data. They describe intended cosmetic use, but they do not replace regulatory review of each linked ingredient and any annex records tied to it.

Frequently asked questions

The DEODORANT function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 190 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory assigned this function. Function labels are standardised terms used in Product Information Files (PIF) and ingredient declarations.

Yes. An ingredient's function in the CosIng inventory is independent of its regulatory status. An ingredient with the DEODORANT function may also be listed in Annex II (prohibited), Annex III (restricted), or other annexes. Always check each ingredient's annex records for applicable conditions before formulating.

Ingredient functions are documented in the Product Information File (PIF) as part of the cosmetic product safety assessment. They describe the intended role of each ingredient in the formulation and support the safety assessor's review. Functions do not appear on consumer-facing product labels, which list only INCI names.

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