3,4-Dihydrocoumarin, when used as a fragrance ingredient
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Caution
CAS Number: 119-84-6
About 3,4-Dihydrocoumarin, when used as a fragrance ingredient
Used in cosmetic product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Detailed Analysis
3,4-Dihydrocoumarin (CAS 119-84-6) is a lactone with sweet, nutty, coumarin-like odor. EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III entry restricts its use: it shall not be placed on the market or used as substance or in mixtures in concentrations ≥0.1%. Additionally, it shall not be used as propellant in aerosols. The SCCS has flagged concerns regarding photosensitization potential and skin sensitization.
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Skin sensitizer
- ⚠ EU Annex III restricted to <0.1%
- ⚠ Banned from aerosol propellant use
- ⚠ Potential photosensitization
Safety Score
Caution
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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