Alpha-Damascone

INCI: ALPHA-DAMASCONE

CAS Number
43052-87-5
Function
Perfuming — rose/fruity ketone fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Permitted with IFRA restrictions. Category 1 (lip products applied to lips/toys) prohibited; Categories 2–11 have specific concentration limits.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Major allergen with high sensitization potential and aquatic toxicity concerns; strictly restricted by IFRA Amendment 51 across all categories with Category 1 use prohibited; requires individual declaration on EU labels above thresholds.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpha-Damascone safe in cosmetics?

Major allergen with high sensitization potential and aquatic toxicity concerns; strictly restricted by IFRA Amendment 51 across all categories with Category 1 use prohibited; requires individual declaration on EU labels above thresholds. The EU classifies Alpha-Damascone as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Alpha-Damascone allowed in the EU?

Alpha-Damascone EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Alpha-Damascone do in cosmetics?

Alpha-Damascone functions as: Perfuming — rose/fruity ketone fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 43052-87-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Alpha-Damascone?

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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