Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
GHS H315: Causes skin irritation; H318: Causes serious eye damage (reported by 91.3% and 30.7% of ECHA C&L Inventory notifications, respectively). Handle with appropriate PPE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octanol safe in cosmetics?
GHS H315: Causes skin irritation; H318: Causes serious eye damage (reported by 91.3% and 30.7% of ECHA C&L Inventory notifications, respectively). Handle with appropriate PPE. The EU classifies 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octanol as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octanol allowed in the EU?
3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octanol EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octanol do in cosmetics?
3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octanol functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming agent (structurally related to tetrahydrolinalool, a terpene alcohol). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: PubChem CID 9027 (CAS commonly listed in CosIng database).
What is the Margin of Safety for 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octanol?
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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