Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Naturally occurring leaf alcohol found in many plants with low volume of use in fragrance compounding.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Hexenol safe in cosmetics?
Naturally occurring leaf alcohol found in many plants with low volume of use in fragrance compounding. The EU classifies 2-Hexenol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is 2-Hexenol allowed in the EU?
2-Hexenol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-Hexenol do in cosmetics?
2-Hexenol functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2305-21-7 (trans) / 928-95-0 (cis).
What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Hexenol?
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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