Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Terpene auto-oxidation forms allergenic hydroperoxides on air exposure; must be stored under inert atmosphere with antioxidant; IFRA guidelines for terpene peroxide value apply.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Didehydromenthane safe in cosmetics?
Terpene auto-oxidation forms allergenic hydroperoxides on air exposure; must be stored under inert atmosphere with antioxidant; IFRA guidelines for terpene peroxide value apply. The EU classifies Didehydromenthane as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Didehydromenthane allowed in the EU?
Didehydromenthane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Didehydromenthane do in cosmetics?
Didehydromenthane functions as: Perfuming (fragrance ingredient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Corresponds to p-menthene isomers (e.g., p-menth-1-ene CAS 1195-31-9); specific isomer unspecified in CosIng.
What is the Margin of Safety for Didehydromenthane?
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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