Alpha-Ionone

INCI: ALPHA-IONONE

CAS Number
127-41-3
Function
Fragrance (Perfuming)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA; RIFM safety-assessed and supported

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

DNEL for workers (dermal, long-term, systemic) established in SDS data. Safe under current use conditions per RIFM.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alpha-Ionone safe in cosmetics?

DNEL for workers (dermal, long-term, systemic) established in SDS data. Safe under current use conditions per RIFM. The EU classifies Alpha-Ionone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Alpha-Ionone allowed in the EU?

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

What does Alpha-Ionone do in cosmetics?

Alpha-Ionone functions as: Fragrance (Perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 127-41-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Alpha-Ionone?

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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