Good Cosmetic Ingredient Sensitization Data

Acetaldehyde Phenethyl Propyl Acetal

INCI: ACETALDEHYDE PHENETHYL PROPYL ACETAL

CAS Number
7493-57-4
Function
Fragrance / Perfuming (green note)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA

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Safety Data

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

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Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for Acetaldehyde Phenethyl Propyl Acetal based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
fragrance
EU Allergen Listed
yes
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.2%
Cross-reactivity Group
none
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
IFRA Restricted

Source: EU 2023/1545; SCCS

Expert Verdict

Mixed acetal (phenethyl + propyl); may release trace acetaldehyde; limited specific toxicology data

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Acetaldehyde Phenethyl Propyl Acetal safe in cosmetics?

Mixed acetal (phenethyl + propyl); may release trace acetaldehyde; limited specific toxicology data The EU classifies Acetaldehyde Phenethyl Propyl Acetal as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Acetaldehyde Phenethyl Propyl Acetal allowed in the EU?

Acetaldehyde Phenethyl Propyl Acetal EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Acetaldehyde Phenethyl Propyl Acetal do in cosmetics?

Acetaldehyde Phenethyl Propyl Acetal functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming (green note). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7493-57-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Acetaldehyde Phenethyl Propyl Acetal?

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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