Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Coumarin structural class with potential phototoxicity and photosensitization concerns; related compound auraptene has documented bioactivity requiring UV interaction assessment before formulating in leave-on products.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 4-Methyl-7-Geranyloxycoumarin safe in cosmetics?
Coumarin structural class with potential phototoxicity and photosensitization concerns; related compound auraptene has documented bioactivity requiring UV interaction assessment before formulating in leave-on products. The EU classifies 4-Methyl-7-Geranyloxycoumarin as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is 4-Methyl-7-Geranyloxycoumarin allowed in the EU?
4-Methyl-7-Geranyloxycoumarin EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 4-Methyl-7-Geranyloxycoumarin do in cosmetics?
4-Methyl-7-Geranyloxycoumarin functions as: Fragrance / skin conditioning (coumarin derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 50542-90-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for 4-Methyl-7-Geranyloxycoumarin?
not established 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.
Compliance Tools
Check 4-Methyl-7-Geranyloxycoumarin compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is 4-Methyl-7-Geranyloxycoumarin in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for 4-Methyl-7-Geranyloxycoumarin in your formulation.