Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Citronellyl Acetate

INCI: CITRONELLYL ACETATE

CAS Number
150-84-5
Function
Fragrance / Perfuming Agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; CIR deferred to RIFM as fragrance ingredient; FEMA GRAS #2311

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

4 study endpoints found for Citronellyl Acetate. 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 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse oral REACH
NOAEL 2000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral mouse oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Skin irritant category 2 (H315); aquatic chronic 2 (H411); not genotoxic; not phototoxic; Cramer Class I

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citronellyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?

Skin irritant category 2 (H315); aquatic chronic 2 (H411); not genotoxic; not phototoxic; Cramer Class I The EU classifies Citronellyl Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 4 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Citronellyl Acetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citronellyl Acetate do in cosmetics?

Citronellyl Acetate functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 150-84-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citronellyl Acetate?

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 Citronellyl Acetate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Citronellyl Acetate is 1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 4 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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