trans-2-hexenal in EU cosmetics: Annex III, entry 166
trans-2-hexenal: the entry states a maximum concentration of (b) 0,002 %; its other lines add conditions, see below. Annex III, entry 166, Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated 18 May 2026.
- Annex
- III: List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down
- Reference number
- 166
- Chemical name/INN
- trans-2-hexenal
- Name of Common Ingredients Glossary
- trans-2-hexenal
- CAS number
- 6728-26-3
- EC number
- 229-778-1
- Version
- Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
- Official source
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text
Official wording: restrictions
- Product type, body parts: (a) Oral products
- Product type, body parts: (b) Other products | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: (b) 0,002 %
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