4-Methyl-4-Phenyl-2-Pentanone

INCI: 4-METHYL-4-PHENYL-2-PENTANONE

CAS Number
2892-18-4
Function
Fragrance (perfuming)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; fragrance use permitted

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Not expected to be phototoxic or photoallergenic per UV spectra analysis

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 4-Methyl-4-Phenyl-2-Pentanone safe in cosmetics?

Not expected to be phototoxic or photoallergenic per UV spectra analysis The EU classifies 4-Methyl-4-Phenyl-2-Pentanone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is 4-Methyl-4-Phenyl-2-Pentanone allowed in the EU?

4-Methyl-4-Phenyl-2-Pentanone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does 4-Methyl-4-Phenyl-2-Pentanone do in cosmetics?

4-Methyl-4-Phenyl-2-Pentanone functions as: Fragrance (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2892-18-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for 4-Methyl-4-Phenyl-2-Pentanone?

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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