TRANS-ROSE KETONE-2
TRANS-ROSE KETONE-2 is permitted in cosmetics in the EU with restrictions — Annex III, entry 158 of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009. Review the conditions of use, permitted concentration and Safety Gate alerts.
Regulatory status as of 2026-08-28 (per the CosIng database).
About the ingredient
(E)-1-(2,6,6-Trimethyl-1-cyclohexenyl)-2-buten-1-one; trans-beta-Damascone
EU regulatory status
Annex of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009: III/158
Source: the European Commission's official CosIng database and Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council on cosmetic products. How we assess ingredients — full methodology.
- View the entry in the CosIng database (European Commission)
- Open Regulation 1223/2009 in EUR-Lex
- Check the chemical profile in PubChem
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Functions in cosmetics
Frequently asked questions
Is TRANS-ROSE KETONE-2 safe in cosmetics?
TRANS-ROSE KETONE-2 is permitted in cosmetics in the EU, but subject to the conditions set out in Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 — typically a maximum concentration, product category or a mandatory warning on the packaging. Manufacturers must comply with these limits.
In which annex of Regulation 1223/2009 is TRANS-ROSE KETONE-2 listed?
TRANS-ROSE KETONE-2 is listed under reference III/158 in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products. The first part (Roman numeral) indicates the annex: II – prohibited substances, III – substances restricted by conditions, IV – permitted colorants, V – permitted preservatives, VI – permitted UV filters.
What functions does TRANS-ROSE KETONE-2 perform in cosmetics?
According to the European Commission's CosIng database, TRANS-ROSE KETONE-2 performs the following functions in cosmetics: PERFUMING. Functions are defined in the CosIng glossary and describe the technological role of a substance in the finished product.
Are there Safety Gate alerts concerning TRANS-ROSE KETONE-2?
Our copy of the EU Safety Gate database currently contains no alerts linking TRANS-ROSE KETONE-2 to a cosmetic recall. The database is refreshed regularly from the European Commission's official Safety Gate system.