Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
α,β-unsaturated ester with Michael acceptor potential; NESIL lower than other citronellyl esters at 4700 μg/cm²; positive for cytotoxicity in BlueScreen but negative for genotoxicity; no IFRA VoU reported in 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citronellyl Crotonate safe in cosmetics?
α,β-unsaturated ester with Michael acceptor potential; NESIL lower than other citronellyl esters at 4700 μg/cm²; positive for cytotoxicity in BlueScreen but negative for genotoxicity; no IFRA VoU reported in 2019 The EU classifies Citronellyl Crotonate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Citronellyl Crotonate allowed in the EU?
Citronellyl Crotonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Citronellyl Crotonate do in cosmetics?
Citronellyl Crotonate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68039-38-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Citronellyl Crotonate?
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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