Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient Sensitization Data

Amylcinnamyl Alcohol

INCI: AMYLCINNAMYL ALCOHOL

CAS Number
101-85-9
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted by FDA (no allergen labeling requirement in US); IFRA use limits apply

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Safety Data

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

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Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for Amylcinnamyl Alcohol based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
fragrance
EU Allergen Listed
yes
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.3%
Cross-reactivity Group
fragrance-mix-II
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
IFRA Restricted โ€” max 0.1% in finished products

Source: ESSCA/IVDK

Expert Verdict

One of the original 26 EU fragrance allergens; must appear by INCI name on product label when thresholds are exceeded; among the least-used of the 26 allergens according to SCCS

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component eu_children_restricted ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amylcinnamyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?

One of the original 26 EU fragrance allergens; must appear by INCI name on product label when thresholds are exceeded; among the least-used of the 26 allergens according to SCCS The EU classifies Amylcinnamyl Alcohol as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Amylcinnamyl Alcohol allowed in the EU?

Amylcinnamyl Alcohol EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Amylcinnamyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?

Amylcinnamyl Alcohol functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 101-85-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Amylcinnamyl Alcohol?

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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