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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Cyclic acetal fragrance ingredient that can hydrolyze on skin to release parent aldehydes; considered low concern at typical fragrance concentrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Ethylpentyl-1,3-Dioxolane safe in cosmetics?
Cyclic acetal fragrance ingredient that can hydrolyze on skin to release parent aldehydes; considered low concern at typical fragrance concentrations. The EU classifies 2-Ethylpentyl-1,3-Dioxolane as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is 2-Ethylpentyl-1,3-Dioxolane allowed in the EU?
2-Ethylpentyl-1,3-Dioxolane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-Ethylpentyl-1,3-Dioxolane do in cosmetics?
2-Ethylpentyl-1,3-Dioxolane functions as: Fragrance ingredient (cyclic acetal). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67674-36-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Ethylpentyl-1,3-Dioxolane?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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