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Banned Substance

7-Methylcoumarin, when used as a fragrance ingredient

CAS 2445-83-2
8

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

7-Methylcoumarin is a fragrance coumarin banned in EU cosmetics due to photosensitization and contact-allergy risk. Should not appear in any personal-care product.

Skin benefits

  • Not for cosmetic use

Known concerns

  • EU Annex II banned fragrance ingredient
  • Photosensitizer / phototoxic concern
  • Documented contact allergen

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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