Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
IFRA restricts to very low levels in lip products (0.00006%) and proportionally higher in other categories. Aldehydes can be potential sensitizers at higher concentrations — strict IFRA compliance is essential.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 4,8-Dimethyl-4,9-Decadienal safe in cosmetics?
IFRA restricts to very low levels in lip products (0.00006%) and proportionally higher in other categories. Aldehydes can be potential sensitizers at higher concentrations — strict IFRA compliance is essential. The EU classifies 4,8-Dimethyl-4,9-Decadienal as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is 4,8-Dimethyl-4,9-Decadienal allowed in the EU?
4,8-Dimethyl-4,9-Decadienal EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 4,8-Dimethyl-4,9-Decadienal do in cosmetics?
4,8-Dimethyl-4,9-Decadienal functions as: Fragrance (aldehyde; trade names: Floral Super, Aldehyde DMD, Magnolia Decadienal). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71077-31-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for 4,8-Dimethyl-4,9-Decadienal?
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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