Farnesol
INCI name: Farnesol
Farnesol is classed in the EU CosIng database as deodorant and perfuming. Piel groups it with EU-listed allergens and fragrance.
What it does
How Piel groups it
Piel's knowledge base files Farnesol under:
- EU-listed allergens
- fragrance
Found in 470 products in Piel's catalogue.
EU regulation
Farnesol is listed in the EU Cosmetics Regulation, annex entry III/82. The entry sets conditions of use; read it on CosIng.
Identifiers
- INCI name
- Farnesol
- CAS number
- 4602-84-0
- EC number
- 225-004-1
- CosIng reference
- 33921
Data from Piel's records, September 19, 2026