Cyclohexylidenecyclohexanone

INCI: CYCLOHEXYLIDENECYCLOHEXANONE

CAS Number
Not clearly established in public cosmetic databases; treat as proprietary fragrance material
Function
Fragrance ingredient; structurally related to substituted cyclohexanone fragrance materials
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific FDA cosmetic restriction identified; use subject to general safety requirement and IFRA/RIFM guidance for fragrance ingredients.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Fragrance allergen with potential sensitization risk in susceptible individuals; lacks public SCCS/CIR safety review and requires IFRA certification, comprehensive toxicology data, and impurities profile assessment for reactive aldehydes or alpha,beta-unsaturated structures.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyclohexylidenecyclohexanone safe in cosmetics?

Fragrance allergen with potential sensitization risk in susceptible individuals; lacks public SCCS/CIR safety review and requires IFRA certification, comprehensive toxicology data, and impurities profile assessment for reactive aldehydes or alpha,beta-unsaturated structures. The EU classifies Cyclohexylidenecyclohexanone as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cyclohexylidenecyclohexanone allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cyclohexylidenecyclohexanone do in cosmetics?

Cyclohexylidenecyclohexanone functions as: Fragrance ingredient; structurally related to substituted cyclohexanone fragrance materials. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not clearly established in public cosmetic databases; treat as proprietary fragrance material.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cyclohexylidenecyclohexanone?

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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