3-Methyl-1-Phenyl-3-Hexene 1,5-Epoxide

INCI: 3-METHYL-1-PHENYL-3-HEXENE 1,5-EPOXIDE

CAS Number
68039-41-8
Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Epoxide reactivity poses sensitization concerns. Both isomers typically found together in fragrance compositions with IFRA limits applying. Double-bond position shift does not eliminate epoxide reactivity concern.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3-Methyl-1-Phenyl-3-Hexene 1,5-Epoxide safe in cosmetics?

Epoxide reactivity poses sensitization concerns. Both isomers typically found together in fragrance compositions with IFRA limits applying. Double-bond position shift does not eliminate epoxide reactivity concern. The EU classifies 3-Methyl-1-Phenyl-3-Hexene 1,5-Epoxide as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is 3-Methyl-1-Phenyl-3-Hexene 1,5-Epoxide allowed in the EU?

3-Methyl-1-Phenyl-3-Hexene 1,5-Epoxide EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 3-Methyl-1-Phenyl-3-Hexene 1,5-Epoxide do in cosmetics?

3-Methyl-1-Phenyl-3-Hexene 1,5-Epoxide functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68039-41-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for 3-Methyl-1-Phenyl-3-Hexene 1,5-Epoxide?

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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