Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
- pharma
Hydroxycitronellal
CAS 107-75-5 · 70/100 · High conf.
Deodorizer · Flavouring and nutrient · Fragrance
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
Hydroxycitronellal is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:III
- eu_cosmetic_restricted
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: (a) Oral products (b) Other products Maximum concentration: (b) 1,0 % Other conditions: (a) (b) 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
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2375 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care, Vehicle. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, No specific technical function, Deodorizer.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2375 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Personal care, Vehicle. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, No specific technical function, Deodorizer.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 3 drug products and 3 package presentations.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 3 drug products and 3 package presentations.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Hydroxycitronellal. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it appears
Prevalence of Hydroxycitronellal in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
2,375
Brands
6
Cleaning products and household carePersonal careVehicleHome maintenanceConstructionPet and animal care
Typical roles
DeodorizerFlavouring and nutrientFragranceNo specific technical function
Found in these products
- Crema ManosS'nonas · CreamsHigh
- DOVE Déodorant Femme Anti-Transpirant Stick Original 50mlunilever, dove · Deodorants Anti TranspirantsMinor
- DeodorantDeliplus · Open Beauty FactsMinor
- Nivea CreemeNivea · Body CareMinor
- Nivea crèmeBeiersdorf, Nivea · BodyMinor
- نيفياMinor
- Nivea CremeNivea · BodyMinor
- Golden Moringa Oil ShampooHerbal Essences · Health BeautyHigh
- Crème mains réparatriceMixa · Crema De MâiniCritical
- Déodorant Narta Efficacité 48hNarta · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Dove Advanced Care Original Antitranspirant RollerDove · HygieneMinor
- Nivea cremeNivea · Non Food ProductsMinor
- Brut Déodorant Homme Spray Original 200mlUnilever, Brut · HygieneCritical
- Crema hidratanteNivea · Non Food ProductsMinor
- Chargement…High
- Vaseline daily brighteningNon Food ProductsCritical
- crème douchecadum · HygieneHigh
- Borotalco Original Deodorant RollerBorotalci · HygieneHigh
- Nivea CremeBeiersdorf AG · CremeMinor
- Rexona Stick Anti-Transpirant Maximum Protection Confidence 45mlunilever, rexona, For Women, Résonance Maximum protection · HygieneHigh
- Intensive Care Cocoa Radiant 48H Moisture/ Hydration LotionVaseline · Cosmetic ProductsModerate
- EviludermEvoluderm · BodyCritical
- Nivea CremeNivea · CremeMinor
- Leche corporal almendrascien · Non Food ProductsHigh
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Hydroxycitronellal in the catalog.