Is 4-Methylpentane-2,3-Dione safe in cosmetics?
4-Methylpentane-2,3-Dione has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
4-Methylpentane-2,3-Dione
Also known as: Acetyl isobutyryl
INCI: 4-METHYLPENTANE-2,3-DIONE
4-Methylpentane-2,3-Dione (CAS 7493-58-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Fragrance
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 4-Methylpentane-2,3-Dione.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (1)
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for 4-Methylpentane-2,3-Dione — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
Acetyl isobutyryl
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 4-Methylpentane-2,3-Dione allowed in the EU?
4-Methylpentane-2,3-Dione EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 4-Methylpentane-2,3-Dione do in cosmetics?
4-Methylpentane-2,3-Dione functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7493-58-5.
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