Is Decyloxyacetaldehyde safe in cosmetics?
Decyloxyacetaldehyde has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Decyloxyacetaldehyde
INCI: DECYLOXYACETALDEHYDE
Decyloxyacetaldehyde (CAS Not confirmed — not found in major cosmetic databases searched; verify with supplier) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance (aldehyde class). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not confirmed — not found in major cosmetic databases searched; verify with supplier
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Function
Fragrance (aldehyde class)
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically listed in 21 CFR; no CIR monograph
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Decyloxyacetaldehyde.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Decyloxyacetaldehyde — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decyloxyacetaldehyde allowed in the EU?
Decyloxyacetaldehyde EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decyloxyacetaldehyde do in cosmetics?
Decyloxyacetaldehyde functions as: Fragrance (aldehyde class). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed — not found in major cosmetic databases searched; verify with supplier.
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