Is Carvone safe in cosmetics?
Carvone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Carvone
INCI: CARVONE
Carvone (CAS 99-49-0 (racemic); 6485-40-1 (l-carvone); 2244-16-8 (d-carvone)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming, denaturant, fragrance allergen. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
99-49-0 (racemic); 6485-40-1 (l-carvone); 2244-16-8 (d-carvone)
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Function
Perfuming, denaturant, fragrance allergen
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
GRAS (21 CFR 182.60; FEMA 2249)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Carvone.
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Carvone 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: SCCS Opinion
IFRA Concentration Limits (12 Product Categories)
International Fragrance Association standards per product category. Restriction: Restriction. Effective: 2021-02-10.
| Category | Max % | Category | Max % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Lip products) | 0.26% | 7a (Deodorant – not spray) | 0.26% |
| 2 (Body spray) | 0.078% | 7b (Deodorant spray) | 0.26% |
| 3 (Body cream) | 0.26% | 8 (Face cream) | 0.086% |
| 4 (Fine fragrance) | 1.0% | 9 (Soap) | 0.52% |
| 5a (Body lotion) | 0.26% | 10a (Household – non-spray) | 0.52% |
| 5b (Face cream leave-on) | 0.26% | 10b (Household – spray) | No Restriction% |
| 5c (Hand cream) | 0.26% | 11a (Intimate – leave-on) | 0.086% |
| 5d (Baby cream) | 0.086% | 11b (Intimate – rinse) | 0.086% |
| 6 (Mouthwash) | 0.26% | 12 (Not for consumer exposure) | No Restriction% |
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Carvone — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carvone allowed in the EU?
Carvone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Carvone do in cosmetics?
Carvone functions as: Perfuming, denaturant, fragrance allergen. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 99-49-0 (racemic); 6485-40-1 (l-carvone); 2244-16-8 (d-carvone).
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