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4-Ethyl-Alpha,Alpha-Dimethyl-Benzenepropanenitrile

INCI: BENZENEPROPANENITRILE, 4-ETHYL-Α,Α-DIMETHYL-

CAS Number
134123-93-6
Function
Fragrance (floral nitrile)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; assessed by RIFM as safe under specified conditions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Listed on IFRA Transparency List with no restrictions beyond standard category limits.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 4-Ethyl-Alpha,Alpha-Dimethyl-Benzenepropanenitrile safe in cosmetics?

Listed on IFRA Transparency List with no restrictions beyond standard category limits. The EU classifies 4-Ethyl-Alpha,Alpha-Dimethyl-Benzenepropanenitrile as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 4-Ethyl-Alpha,Alpha-Dimethyl-Benzenepropanenitrile allowed in the EU?

4-Ethyl-Alpha,Alpha-Dimethyl-Benzenepropanenitrile EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 4-Ethyl-Alpha,Alpha-Dimethyl-Benzenepropanenitrile do in cosmetics?

4-Ethyl-Alpha,Alpha-Dimethyl-Benzenepropanenitrile functions as: Fragrance (floral nitrile). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 134123-93-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for 4-Ethyl-Alpha,Alpha-Dimethyl-Benzenepropanenitrile?

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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