Is Cyclohexylidenediphenylmethane safe in cosmetics?
Cyclohexylidenediphenylmethane has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cyclohexylidenediphenylmethane
INCI: CYCLOHEXYLIDENEDIPHENYLMETHANE
Cyclohexylidenediphenylmethane (CAS Not clearly resolved in open cosmetic references; treat as proprietary fragrance material requiring supplier identification) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient (aromatic substituted methane, typical of perfumery bases). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not clearly resolved in open cosmetic references; treat as proprietary fragrance material requiring supplier identification
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Function
Fragrance ingredient (aromatic substituted methane, typical of perfumery bases)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA listing; governed by general cosmetic safety requirement and standard fragrance industry assessments.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cyclohexylidenediphenylmethane.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Cyclohexylidenediphenylmethane — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cyclohexylidenediphenylmethane allowed in the EU?
Cyclohexylidenediphenylmethane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cyclohexylidenediphenylmethane do in cosmetics?
Cyclohexylidenediphenylmethane functions as: Fragrance ingredient (aromatic substituted methane, typical of perfumery bases). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not clearly resolved in open cosmetic references; treat as proprietary fragrance material requiring supplier identification.
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