Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Anisaldehyde

INCI: ANISALDEHYDE (SYN. P-METHOXYBENZALDEHYDE)

CAS Number
123-11-5
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted fragrance ingredient; also FEMA GRAS for flavoring

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

9 study endpoints found for Anisaldehyde. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 500 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 500 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 100 mg/kg bw/day dermal rat dermal REACH
NOAEL 100 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOEL 20 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 1000 ppm oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 10000 ppm oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 100 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 10000 ppm oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Not phototoxic (confirmed by RIFM) ; photoallergenicity not yet fully evaluated (RIFM in vitro program ongoing) ; high dermal absorption (80%) means systemic exposure calculations are critical in CPSR; IFRA-restricted material - verify compliance with applicable IFRA category limits

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anisaldehyde safe in cosmetics?

Not phototoxic (confirmed by RIFM) ; photoallergenicity not yet fully evaluated (RIFM in vitro program ongoing) ; high dermal absorption (80%) means systemic exposure calculations are critical in CPSR; IFRA-restricted material - verify compliance with applicable IFRA category limits The EU classifies Anisaldehyde as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 9 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Anisaldehyde allowed in the EU?

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

What does Anisaldehyde do in cosmetics?

Anisaldehyde functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 123-11-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Anisaldehyde?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Anisaldehyde?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Anisaldehyde is 500 mg/kg bw/day based on a Subchronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 9 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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