2-Hexyl-1,3-Dioxolane-4-Methanol

INCI: 2-HEXYL-1,3-DIOXOLANE-4-METHANOL

CAS Number
1599-43-5
Function
Fragrance / Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Prevalence in commercial cosmetic products is near 0%; very limited safety data available

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 2-Hexyl-1,3-Dioxolane-4-Methanol safe in cosmetics?

Prevalence in commercial cosmetic products is near 0%; very limited safety data available The EU classifies 2-Hexyl-1,3-Dioxolane-4-Methanol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is 2-Hexyl-1,3-Dioxolane-4-Methanol allowed in the EU?

2-Hexyl-1,3-Dioxolane-4-Methanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 2-Hexyl-1,3-Dioxolane-4-Methanol do in cosmetics?

2-Hexyl-1,3-Dioxolane-4-Methanol functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1599-43-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Hexyl-1,3-Dioxolane-4-Methanol?

not established 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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