INCI name

METHYL DIISOPROPYL PROPIONAMIDE

Methyl diisopropyl propionamide (WS-23)

Fragrancereviewed

A synthetic amide used as a fragrance ingredient, known as a cooling agent.

What it is

Methyl diisopropyl propionamide (N,2,3-trimethyl-2-isopropylbutanamide) is a synthetic amide known under the trade code WS-23 as a cooling compound. CosIng lists it as a fragrance ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in toothpastes, mouthwashes, lip products, shaving products and cooling body 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 label does not show the concentration used or which other cooling ingredients it is combined with.

Functions

Fragrance
Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (16)

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