A blue azulene hydrocarbon, listed as an antimicrobial and perfuming ingredient.
What it is
Guaiazulene is 7-isopropyl-1,4-dimethylazulene, a deep blue aromatic hydrocarbon related to the azulenes found in some essential oils, such as guaiac wood oil and chamomile oil. CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial and perfuming ingredient.
Where it is used
Appears on the ingredient lists of a small number of products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal whether it was obtained from natural sources or produced synthetically.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Perfuming
- Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.