Dimethyl-3-methylpentadienyl-oxirane

INCI: DIMETHYL-3-METHYLPENTADIENYL-OXIRANE

CAS Number
69103-20-4
Function
Fragrance (synonym: Myroxyde)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Confirmed skin sensitizer; epoxide functional group raises reactivity concern; not genotoxic; not PBT per IFRA standards

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethyl-3-methylpentadienyl-oxirane safe in cosmetics?

Confirmed skin sensitizer; epoxide functional group raises reactivity concern; not genotoxic; not PBT per IFRA standards The EU classifies Dimethyl-3-methylpentadienyl-oxirane as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Dimethyl-3-methylpentadienyl-oxirane allowed in the EU?

Dimethyl-3-methylpentadienyl-oxirane EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethyl-3-methylpentadienyl-oxirane do in cosmetics?

Dimethyl-3-methylpentadienyl-oxirane functions as: Fragrance (synonym: Myroxyde). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 69103-20-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethyl-3-methylpentadienyl-oxirane?

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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