cis-3-Hexenyl Lactate

INCI: CIS-3-HEXENYL LACTATE

CAS Number
61931-81-5
Function
Fragrance ingredient with green, fruity note
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FEMA GRAS 3690; FDA-listed substance added to food; no CIR monograph (assessed via RIFM)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Minor skin and eye irritation reported in approximately 20% of ECHA C&L notifications (H315, H319); not genotoxic; not PBT.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cis-3-Hexenyl Lactate safe in cosmetics?

Minor skin and eye irritation reported in approximately 20% of ECHA C&L notifications (H315, H319); not genotoxic; not PBT. The EU classifies cis-3-Hexenyl Lactate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is cis-3-Hexenyl Lactate allowed in the EU?

cis-3-Hexenyl Lactate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does cis-3-Hexenyl Lactate do in cosmetics?

cis-3-Hexenyl Lactate functions as: Fragrance ingredient with green, fruity note. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61931-81-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for cis-3-Hexenyl Lactate?

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.

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