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
Coumarin
CAS 91-64-5 · 70/100 · High conf.
Brightener · Deodorizer · Dye
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
2H-1-Benzopyran-2-one 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. 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
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3633 composition records across product categories including Specialty occupational products, Laboratory supplies, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Deodorizer.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 3633 composition records across product categories including Specialty occupational products, Laboratory supplies, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Processing aids not otherwise specified, Deodorizer.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 Coumarin. 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 Coumarin in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
3,633
Brands
6
Specialty occupational productsLaboratory suppliesPersonal careCleaning products and household careVehicleConstruction
Typical roles
BrightenerDeodorizerDyeFlavouring and nutrientFragrancePigment
Found in these products
- 68YN5T 400mlUltra doux · Non Food ProductsHigh
- Lingette Bebe 120xDalaa BabyHigh
- GlysolidNon Food ProductsModerate
- Dove Original Anti-persperantUnilever,Dove · Open Beauty FactsCritical
- Huile extraordinairel-oreal, l-oreal-consumer-products, l-oreal-paris, Elseve · HairMinor
- Huile extraordinaireElsrve · HairHigh
- body lotionNivea · Beurre De CocoaHigh
- Dove pamperingUnilever · Cosmetic ProductsHigh
- Lait HydratantHyderma · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Refreshing beauty cream barDoveCritical
- Déodorant Narta Efficacité 48hNarta · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Cool WaveGilletteHigh
- Crema oliveDeliplus,Mercadona · FatsMinor
- shampooclear · Open Beauty FactsCritical
- Chargement…Non Food ProductsCritical
- Beauty cream bardove,unilever · SoapHigh
- glydolidcRE · Open Beauty FactsHigh
- Nivea men Protect & CareNivea Men · HygieneMinor
- SpainBylyHigh
- Crème de douche Extra Douce Lait de Vanille BioLe Petit Marseillais · Open Beauty FactsMinor
- NIVEA Double Effect Antitranspirant RollerNivea · HygieneMinor
- Deo stick for men sportTulipán Negro · CosmeticaHigh
- Crema corporal nutritiva con aceite de argánDeliplus · Non Food ProductsMinor
- Déodorant Homme Marine Anti-traces 24hMennen · HygieneMinor
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Coumarin in the catalog.