Cresylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal

INCI: CRESYLACETALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL

CAS Number
6324-78-3 (p-isomer, also known as p-(2,2-dimethoxyethyl)toluene)
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes FDA-permitted fragrance ingredient; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cramer Class I material with inhalation exposure 160.9ร— below TTC; safety relies on read-across to phenylacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal with limited direct test data and low reported volumes of use in IFRA surveys.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cresylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal safe in cosmetics?

Cramer Class I material with inhalation exposure 160.9ร— below TTC; safety relies on read-across to phenylacetaldehyde dimethyl acetal with limited direct test data and low reported volumes of use in IFRA surveys. The EU classifies Cresylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Cresylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal allowed in the EU?

Cresylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Cresylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal do in cosmetics?

Cresylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6324-78-3 (p-isomer, also known as p-(2,2-dimethoxyethyl)toluene).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cresylacetaldehyde Dimethyl Acetal?

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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