Cedrene

INCI: CEDRENE

CAS Number
11028-42-5 (mixture); 469-61-4 (α-Cedrene); 546-28-1 (β-Cedrene)
Function
Perfuming / fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted fragrance ingredient; FDA does not pre-approve fragrance chemicals individually

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

IFRA restricts use levels; potential skin sensitization at high concentrations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedrene safe in cosmetics?

IFRA restricts use levels; potential skin sensitization at high concentrations. The EU classifies Cedrene as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cedrene allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cedrene do in cosmetics?

Cedrene functions as: Perfuming / fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 11028-42-5 (mixture); 469-61-4 (α-Cedrene); 546-28-1 (β-Cedrene).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cedrene?

not established 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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