Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Fragrance and solvent ingredient with good safety profile; may cause mild skin/eye irritation at high concentrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Methyl-2-Octanol safe in cosmetics?
Fragrance and solvent ingredient with good safety profile; may cause mild skin/eye irritation at high concentrations. The EU classifies 2-Methyl-2-Octanol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is 2-Methyl-2-Octanol allowed in the EU?
2-Methyl-2-Octanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-Methyl-2-Octanol do in cosmetics?
2-Methyl-2-Octanol functions as: Fragrance / solvent — tertiary branched alcohol. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 628-44-4 (requires CosIng verification).
What is the Margin of Safety for 2-Methyl-2-Octanol?
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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