The Basics On Coumarin
What is Coumarin?
Organic compound found in plants and derived from the amino acid phenylalanine. It creates the…
What are other names for Coumarin?
2H-1-BENZOPYRAN-2-ONE, 2H1BENZOPYRAN2ONE, COUMARIN, and TONKA BEAN CAMPHOR
What is Coumarin used for?
In cosmetics and personal care products, Coumarin is used in the formulation of aftershave lotions, bath products, bubble baths, cleansing products, moisturizers, skin care products and suntan products. Coumarin functions as a fragrance ingredient .
How Coumarin is classified
Antioxidants, Plant Extracts
Recommendations for using Coumarin during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Coumarin During Pregnancy
What we know about using Coumarin while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Coumarin from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Coumarin
Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L’Homme; Mugler Angel Hair Mist
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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