Delta-Nonalactone

INCI: DELTA-NONALACTONE

CAS Number
3301-94-8
Function
Fragrance ingredient with coconut, creamy, and lactonic notes
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes EU Annex Listing

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No significant concerns. Not phototoxic or photoallergenic based on UV spectra. Environmental endpoints cleared.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Delta-Nonalactone safe in cosmetics?

No significant concerns. Not phototoxic or photoallergenic based on UV spectra. Environmental endpoints cleared. The EU classifies Delta-Nonalactone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Delta-Nonalactone allowed in the EU?

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

What does Delta-Nonalactone do in cosmetics?

Delta-Nonalactone functions as: Fragrance ingredient with coconut, creamy, and lactonic notes. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3301-94-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Delta-Nonalactone?

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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