Good Cosmetic Ingredient Sensitization Data

Cedrol

INCI: CEDROL

CAS Number
77-53-2
Function
Fragrance (warm woody base note/fixative); skin conditioning (emollient, occlusive)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes FEMA GRAS 4503; FDA GSRS UNII 63ZM9703BO; no specific FDA cosmetic restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Sensitization Profile

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

Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
fragrance
EU Allergen Listed
no
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.1%
Cross-reactivity Group
none
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis

Source: IVDK; literature review

Expert Verdict

Low-risk fragrance and skin conditioning ingredient with weak sensitization potential (NESIL 2000 μg/cm2) and no EU concentration limits or allergen labeling requirements.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedrol safe in cosmetics?

Low-risk fragrance and skin conditioning ingredient with weak sensitization potential (NESIL 2000 μg/cm2) and no EU concentration limits or allergen labeling requirements. The EU classifies Cedrol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cedrol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cedrol do in cosmetics?

Cedrol functions as: Fragrance (warm woody base note/fixative); skin conditioning (emollient, occlusive). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 77-53-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cedrol?

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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