Cyclopentanone

INCI: CYCLOPENTANONE

CAS Number
120‑92‑3 (widely recognized CAS for cyclopentanone as industrial solvent/chemical)
Function
Solvent / fragrance component
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status restricted
US Notes Not a listed cosmetic color additive or restricted ingredient; industrial solvent with occupational exposure guidelines; cosmetic use should be minimized and justified.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
high
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Volatile solvent with potential inhalation and CNS effects at higher airborne concentrations; limit to minimal technically needed level, prefer alternatives with established cosmetic safety profiles.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyclopentanone safe in cosmetics?

Volatile solvent with potential inhalation and CNS effects at higher airborne concentrations; limit to minimal technically needed level, prefer alternatives with established cosmetic safety profiles. The EU classifies Cyclopentanone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cyclopentanone allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cyclopentanone do in cosmetics?

Cyclopentanone functions as: Solvent / fragrance component. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 120‑92‑3 (widely recognized CAS for cyclopentanone as industrial solvent/chemical).

What is the Margin of Safety for Cyclopentanone?

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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