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Expert Verdict
GHS: H302 harmful if swallowed; H315 skin irritation; H319 eye irritation; Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 (danger). Classified as a skin irritant. Any use must be strictly within IFRA guidelines and at concentrations where dermal SED remains well below NOAEL. Requires patch-test data for leave-on products.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dimethylphenyl Carbinol safe in cosmetics?
GHS: H302 harmful if swallowed; H315 skin irritation; H319 eye irritation; Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 (danger). Classified as a skin irritant. Any use must be strictly within IFRA guidelines and at concentrations where dermal SED remains well below NOAEL. Requires patch-test data for leave-on products. The EU classifies Dimethylphenyl Carbinol as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Dimethylphenyl Carbinol allowed in the EU?
Dimethylphenyl Carbinol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dimethylphenyl Carbinol do in cosmetics?
Dimethylphenyl Carbinol functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 617-94-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethylphenyl Carbinol?
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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