Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient GHS Classified

Diethylketone

INCI: DIETHYLKETONE

CAS Number
96-22-0
Function
Perfuming (fragrance)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No specific prohibition; used in flavors and fragrances

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Signal Word
DANGER
Pictograms
flam;flame; excl mark;warn
Hazard Statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes serious eye irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause respiratory irritation
Short-term Exposure Effects
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.
Long-term Exposure Effects
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour.

Expert Verdict

Volatile organic ketone; standard precautions for inhalation exposure; used at low concentrations in fragrances. Also known as 3-pentanone; low boiling point; good solvent properties; fruity odor character; also used as industrial solvent and pharmaceutical intermediate

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diethylketone safe in cosmetics?

Volatile organic ketone; standard precautions for inhalation exposure; used at low concentrations in fragrances. Also known as 3-pentanone; low boiling point; good solvent properties; fruity odor character; also used as industrial solvent and pharmaceutical intermediate The EU classifies Diethylketone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Diethylketone allowed in the EU?

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

What does Diethylketone do in cosmetics?

Diethylketone functions as: Perfuming (fragrance). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 96-22-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Diethylketone?

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.

Is Diethylketone classified as hazardous under GHS?

Diethylketone carries a GHS signal word of "DANGER". Hazard statements: Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes serious eye irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause respiratory irritation. This classification is based on the ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Card and ECHA C&L inventory data. Note: GHS classification applies to the pure substance โ€” at cosmetic use concentrations, hazard thresholds may not be met.

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