Decanal Dimethyl Acetal
INCI: DECANAL DIMETHYL ACETAL (SYNONYM: 1,1-DIMETHOXYDECANE)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
RIFM safety assessment concluded it is safe under current declared use levels. Not expected to be genotoxic (read-across from undecanal dimethyl acetal, CAS 10022-28-3). Skin sensitization not a concern at current exposure levels (below the DST for non-reactive materials at 900 µg/cm²/day).. Clear liquid with herbaceous, green, citrus-floral scent. Belongs to the acetal family of fragrance compounds. Average fragrance content ranges from ~0.2-1% in skin creams/shampoos to 15-30% in perfumes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decanal Dimethyl Acetal safe in cosmetics?
RIFM safety assessment concluded it is safe under current declared use levels. Not expected to be genotoxic (read-across from undecanal dimethyl acetal, CAS 10022-28-3). Skin sensitization not a concern at current exposure levels (below the DST for non-reactive materials at 900 µg/cm²/day).. Clear liquid with herbaceous, green, citrus-floral scent. Belongs to the acetal family of fragrance compounds. Average fragrance content ranges from ~0.2-1% in skin creams/shampoos to 15-30% in perfumes. The EU classifies Decanal Dimethyl Acetal as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Decanal Dimethyl Acetal allowed in the EU?
Decanal Dimethyl Acetal EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decanal Dimethyl Acetal do in cosmetics?
Decanal Dimethyl Acetal functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7779-41-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Decanal Dimethyl Acetal?
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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