Decanenitrile
INCI: DECANENITRILE (SYNONYMS: DECANONITRILE, 1-CYANONONANE)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
RIFM Expert Panel concluded the material is safe under current use limits. Not genotoxic (read-across from dodecanenitrile, CAS 2437-25-4). Skin sensitization below the DST threshold (900 µg/cm²). NOAEL for developmental/reproductive toxicity = 250 mg/kg/day. Not PBT per IFRA Environmental Standards. Classified as harmful if swallowed (R22), irritating to skin and eyes (R36/38), and toxic to aquatic organisms (R51/53). Respiratory tract irritant.. Used at low concentrations exclusively as a f...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decanenitrile safe in cosmetics?
RIFM Expert Panel concluded the material is safe under current use limits. Not genotoxic (read-across from dodecanenitrile, CAS 2437-25-4). Skin sensitization below the DST threshold (900 µg/cm²). NOAEL for developmental/reproductive toxicity = 250 mg/kg/day. Not PBT per IFRA Environmental Standards. Classified as harmful if swallowed (R22), irritating to skin and eyes (R36/38), and toxic to aquatic organisms (R51/53). Respiratory tract irritant.. Used at low concentrations exclusively as a f... The EU classifies Decanenitrile as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Decanenitrile allowed in the EU?
Decanenitrile EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decanenitrile do in cosmetics?
Decanenitrile functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1975-78-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Decanenitrile?
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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