Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data Sensitization Data

Cinnamal (Cinnamaldehyde)

INCI: CINNAMAL

CAS Number
104-55-2
Function
Denaturant, flavouring, fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted in cosmetics; no concentration cap but labeling advised

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

10 study endpoints found for Cinnamal (Cinnamaldehyde). 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 200 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 90 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 500 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 68 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 1200 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Reproductive COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 25 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Developmental COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 1.5 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 570 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 650 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse Subchronic COSMOS_DB

Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for Cinnamal (Cinnamaldehyde) based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
moderate
Allergen Class
fragrance
EU Allergen Listed
yes
Patch Test Positive Rate
2.5%
Cross-reactivity Group
fragrance-mix-I
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
IFRA Restricted โ€” max 0.05% in finished products

Source: ESSCA/IVDK

Expert Verdict

EU-listed fragrance allergen and strong sensitizer requiring declaration on label above threshold; can cause contact dermatitis with cross-reactivity to cinnamyl alcohol

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component eu_children_restricted ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive eu_cosing_listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cinnamal (Cinnamaldehyde) safe in cosmetics?

EU-listed fragrance allergen and strong sensitizer requiring declaration on label above threshold; can cause contact dermatitis with cross-reactivity to cinnamyl alcohol The EU classifies Cinnamal (Cinnamaldehyde) as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Cinnamal (Cinnamaldehyde) allowed in the EU?

Cinnamal (Cinnamaldehyde) EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cinnamal (Cinnamaldehyde) do in cosmetics?

Cinnamal (Cinnamaldehyde) functions as: Denaturant, flavouring, fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 104-55-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cinnamal (Cinnamaldehyde)?

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 Cinnamal (Cinnamaldehyde)?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Cinnamal (Cinnamaldehyde) is 200 mg/kg bw/day based on a Subchronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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