Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Reactive aldehyde with potential skin irritant properties; should comply with IFRA restriction levels at higher concentrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Isopentenal safe in cosmetics?
Reactive aldehyde with potential skin irritant properties; should comply with IFRA restriction levels at higher concentrations. The EU classifies 2-Isopentenal as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is 2-Isopentenal allowed in the EU?
2-Isopentenal EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-Isopentenal do in cosmetics?
2-Isopentenal functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 764-39-6 (also known as 2-pentenal/trans-2-pentenal) or potentially 3-methyl-2-butenal depending on isomer.
What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Isopentenal?
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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