EU cosmetic limits

p-methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde in EU cosmetics: Annex III, entry 179

Source: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated textRetrieved 2026-11-05Independent information site: we are not the authority and not the source of the data.

p-methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde: the maximum concentration in ready for use preparation is 0,2 %. Annex III, entry 179, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated 18 May 2026.

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Annex
III: List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down
Reference number
179
Chemical name/INN
p-methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde; Cresylpropionaldehyde; p-Methyldihydrocinnamaldehyde
Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
p-methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde
CAS number
5406-12-2
EC number
226-460-4
Version
Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
Official source
Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text

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