Decyl Acetate

INCI: DECYL ACETATE

CAS Number
112-17-4
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not listed in 21 CFR ยง700 prohibitions; FEMA GRAS (food flavor context)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Standard fragrance ingredient with established use history; must comply with IFRA concentration limits per product category and has no CMR classification.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Decyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?

Standard fragrance ingredient with established use history; must comply with IFRA concentration limits per product category and has no CMR classification. The EU classifies Decyl Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Decyl Acetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Decyl Acetate do in cosmetics?

Decyl Acetate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 112-17-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Decyl Acetate?

adequate 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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