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6-METHYL COUMARIN

CAS 92-48-8
52

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A coumarin derivative used as a fragrance ingredient, restricted in the EU due to documented skin sensitization potential.

6-Methyl Coumarin is listed in EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III (entry III/46), restricting its use in cosmetic products. While approved as a fragrance ingredient, it carries documented sensitization risk particularly in leave-on products, necessitating concentration limits and warning label requirements under EU rules.

Skin benefits

  • Provides pleasant vanilla-toned fragrance
  • Used as a fragrance fixative

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III restricted - skin sensitization risk
  • Requires allergen labeling per EU Regulation 1223/2009

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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