Cyclohexylidenediphenylmethane

INCI: CYCLOHEXYLIDENEDIPHENYLMETHANE

CAS Number
Not clearly resolved in open cosmetic references; treat as proprietary fragrance material requiring supplier identification
Function
Fragrance ingredient (aromatic substituted methane, typical of perfumery bases)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Aromatic hydrophobic fragrance component; bioaccumulation and PBT/vPvB status under REACH should be verified; IFRA compliance, genotoxicity screening, and sensitization data required.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyclohexylidenediphenylmethane safe in cosmetics?

Aromatic hydrophobic fragrance component; bioaccumulation and PBT/vPvB status under REACH should be verified; IFRA compliance, genotoxicity screening, and sensitization data required. The EU classifies Cyclohexylidenediphenylmethane as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cyclohexylidenediphenylmethane?

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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