Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance allergen.
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
Linalool
CAS 78-70-6 · 70/100 · High conf.
Perfuming · Biocide · Deodorizer
Concern score
70/100High concern driven by fragrance allergen.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
- Fragrance allergen
1,6-Octadien-3-ol, 3,7-dimethyl- 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.
- EU allergen disclosure
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:III
- eu_cosmetic_restricted
- 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. Other conditions: 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
EUCosIngDisclosure requiredListed fragrance allergen.
- Listed fragrance allergen.Source →
EUECHADisclosure requiredFragrance allergen signaling for consumer products.
- Fragrance allergen signaling for consumer products.Source →
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 12635 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Landscape/yard, Construction and building materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Deodorizer, Biocide.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 12635 composition records across product categories including Cleaning products and household care, Landscape/yard, Construction and building materials. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Deodorizer, Biocide.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 Linalool. 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 Linalool in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
12,635
Brands
6
Cleaning products and household careLandscape/yardConstruction and building materialsLaboratory suppliesPet and animal carePersonal care
Typical roles
PerfumingBiocideDeodorizerFlavouring and nutrientFragrance
Found in these products
- Crema ManosS'nonas · CreamsHigh
- DOVE Déodorant Femme Anti-Transpirant Stick Original 50mlunilever, dove · Deodorants Anti TranspirantsMinor
- 68YN5T 400mlUltra doux · Non Food ProductsHigh
- Lingette Bebe 120xDalaa BabyHigh
- Deocreme mit Natron und ZinkBalea · DeocremeMinor
- GlysolidNon Food ProductsModerate
- CadumNon Food ProductsCritical
- KalosKalos · DairiesMinor
- Nivea softNivéa · Cosmetic ProductsHigh
- Coconut MilkHerbal Essences · Health BeautyHigh
- GanierGanier · Produit De SoinHigh
- garnierGarnierHigh
- Dove Original Anti-persperantUnilever,Dove · Open Beauty FactsCritical
- DeodorantDeliplus · Open Beauty FactsMinor
- Nivea CreemeNivea · Body CareMinor
- Huile extraordinaireElsrve · HairHigh
- Nivea crèmeBeiersdorf, Nivea · BodyMinor
- body lotionNivea · Beurre De CocoaHigh
- dushyCosmetic ProductsHigh
- نيفياMinor
- Garnier Ultra DOUXGarnier, Rice water infusion &starch · Open Beauty FactsMinor
- Dove pamperingUnilever · Cosmetic ProductsHigh
- Nivea CremeNivea · BodyMinor
- Crème pour la peau ClassicCien · BodyMinor
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Linalool in the catalog.