Citronellyl Isobutyrate

INCI: CITRONELLYL ISOBUTYRATE

CAS Number
97-89-2
Function
Fragrance ingredient with fresh, citrusy-rosy, fruity-sweet profile
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR deferred to RIFM; FEMA GRAS listed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Low hazard profile: Cramer Class I with adequate margin of safety; skin and eye irritation noted at concentration levels (H315, H319); not genotoxic or phototoxic; >99.9% of ECHA notifications report no GHS hazard classification.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citronellyl Isobutyrate safe in cosmetics?

Low hazard profile: Cramer Class I with adequate margin of safety; skin and eye irritation noted at concentration levels (H315, H319); not genotoxic or phototoxic; >99.9% of ECHA notifications report no GHS hazard classification. The EU classifies Citronellyl Isobutyrate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Citronellyl Isobutyrate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citronellyl Isobutyrate do in cosmetics?

Citronellyl Isobutyrate functions as: Fragrance ingredient with fresh, citrusy-rosy, fruity-sweet profile. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 97-89-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citronellyl Isobutyrate?

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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