Dihydro-alpha-terpineol

INCI: DIHYDRO-ALPHA-TERPINEOL

CAS Number
498-81-7 (additional: 58985-02-7 for isomer mixture)
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted, not on 21 CFR ยง700 prohibited/restricted lists

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Not genotoxic; developmental/reproductive toxicity assessed via threshold of concern approach and concluded safe under current conditions of use by RIFM Expert Panel

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydro-alpha-terpineol safe in cosmetics?

Not genotoxic; developmental/reproductive toxicity assessed via threshold of concern approach and concluded safe under current conditions of use by RIFM Expert Panel The EU classifies Dihydro-alpha-terpineol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dihydro-alpha-terpineol allowed in the EU?

Dihydro-alpha-terpineol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dihydro-alpha-terpineol do in cosmetics?

Dihydro-alpha-terpineol functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 498-81-7 (additional: 58985-02-7 for isomer mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydro-alpha-terpineol?

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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