Linalool

(in 21,306 products)

1. Flavor / Flavoring / Flavor Enhancer - Provides or enhances a particular taste or smell.

2. Fragrance / Fragrance Component - Provides or enhances a particular smell or odor.

Linalool is a naturally occurring fragrance ingredient that is commonly used in cosmetics, personal care products and food. In cosmetics and personal care products, Linalool is used to add a fresh, floral fragrance, while in food, it is used to add a light and refreshing aroma.

Linalool is known for its calming and soothing effects on the mind and body, making it a popular choice for those looking for aromatherapy benefits in their products.

In addition, linalool is used by pest professionals as a flea, fruit fly, and cockroach insecticide. It can also be used as a method of pest control for codling moths and in some mosquito-repellent products.

Overall, Linalool is a versatile and effective ingredient that can help to improve the fragrance and performance of cosmetics, personal care products and food.

(EC) No 1223/2009

2003/15/EC

III/84

The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds:

- 0.001% in leave-on products

- 0.01% in rinse-off products

0450/01 - Memorandum on the SCCNFP Opinion concerning Fragrance Allergy

0673/03 - Opinion concerning Essential Oils

0760/03 - Opinion concerning Linalool

0017/98 - Opinion concerning Fragrance Allergy in Consumers - A Review of the Problem -

Analysis of the need for appropriate Consumer Information and Identification of Consumer Allergens

0202/99 - Opinion concerning the Interim Position on Fragrance Allergy

1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/6549

1. EU CosIng Annex III, SUBSTANCES WITH RESTRICTIONS IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS [2018]

- Ref: III/84

2. EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety

- List B: http://ec.europa.eu/health/scientific_committees/opinions_layman/perfume-allergies/en/l-3/1-introduction.htm

3. US FDA Food Additives Status List [2018]

- Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS)

- §182.60

4. Japan’s List of Designated Food Additives under Article 10 of the Food Sanitation Act

- Linalool