3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate

INCI: 3,6-DIMETHYL-3-OCTYL ACETATE

CAS Number
60763-42-0
Function
Fragrance / Perfuming agent with floral, fruity, sweet, and woody odor profile
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Unrestricted fragrance ingredient permitted in all IFRA categories including lip products, baby products, and fine fragrance.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?

Unrestricted fragrance ingredient permitted in all IFRA categories including lip products, baby products, and fine fragrance. The EU classifies 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate allowed in the EU?

3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate do in cosmetics?

3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming agent with floral, fruity, sweet, and woody odor profile. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 60763-42-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for 3,6-Dimethyl-3-Octyl Acetate?

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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