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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Nitrogen-containing heterocycle - verify that your specific market accepts pyrazine derivatives in cosmetics without additional notification. Dual food/cosmetic use means food-grade purity specs may differ from cosmetic-grade
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2,6-Dimethylpyrazine safe in cosmetics?
Nitrogen-containing heterocycle - verify that your specific market accepts pyrazine derivatives in cosmetics without additional notification. Dual food/cosmetic use means food-grade purity specs may differ from cosmetic-grade The EU classifies 2,6-Dimethylpyrazine as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is 2,6-Dimethylpyrazine allowed in the EU?
2,6-Dimethylpyrazine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2,6-Dimethylpyrazine do in cosmetics?
2,6-Dimethylpyrazine functions as: Fragrance (perfuming); also used as a flavoring agent with nutty/roasted character. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 108-50-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for 2,6-Dimethylpyrazine?
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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