Is 5-Hexen-2-One safe in cosmetics?
5-Hexen-2-One has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
5-Hexen-2-One
5-Hexen-2-One (CAS 109-49-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 5-Hexen-2-One.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 5-Hexen-2-One.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
detected; Europe; Toys and children's products
Europe
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 5-Hexen-2-One allowed in the EU?
5-Hexen-2-One EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 5-Hexen-2-One do in cosmetics?
5-Hexen-2-One functions as: Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 109-49-9.
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