Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Do not use. EU Annex II prohibited. CMR substance. IARC Group 3 / NTP reasonably anticipated carcinogen. Extremely corrosive with explosive hazard potential. May appear as contaminant in some aldehyde-containing fragrance ingredients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Crotonaldehyde safe in cosmetics?
Do not use. EU Annex II prohibited. CMR substance. IARC Group 3 / NTP reasonably anticipated carcinogen. Extremely corrosive with explosive hazard potential. May appear as contaminant in some aldehyde-containing fragrance ingredients. The EU classifies Crotonaldehyde as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Crotonaldehyde allowed in the EU?
Crotonaldehyde EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Crotonaldehyde do in cosmetics?
Crotonaldehyde functions as: Not a cosmetic ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4170-30-3 (mixture); 123-73-9 (E-isomer).
What is the Margin of Safety for Crotonaldehyde?
not established 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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