Is 3-Methylcyclopentadecanol safe in cosmetics?
3-Methylcyclopentadecanol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: restricted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
3-Methylcyclopentadecanol
3-Methylcyclopentadecanol (CAS Not definitively confirmed in available databases (structurally related to muscone, 3-methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone, CAS 541-91-3)) is classified as a cosmetic ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not definitively confirmed in available databases (structurally related to muscone, 3-methyl-1-cyclopentadecanone, CAS 541-91-3)
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Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 3-Methylcyclopentadecanol.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for 3-Methylcyclopentadecanol — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3-Methylcyclopentadecanol allowed in the EU?
3-Methylcyclopentadecanol EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
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