Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Cramer Class III with computational flagging of nitrile functional group, but weight of evidence supports safety. Not phototoxic, photoallergenic, or genotoxic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Citronellyl Nitrile safe in cosmetics?
Cramer Class III with computational flagging of nitrile functional group, but weight of evidence supports safety. Not phototoxic, photoallergenic, or genotoxic. The EU classifies Citronellyl Nitrile as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Citronellyl Nitrile allowed in the EU?
Citronellyl Nitrile EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Citronellyl Nitrile do in cosmetics?
Citronellyl Nitrile functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 51566-62-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Citronellyl Nitrile?
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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