Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No major safety flags. Standard fragrance allergen assessment applies. IFRA guidelines should be consulted for concentration limits in fragrance compositions.. Light yellow oil with a mild green, sweet, earthy odor profile. Racemic mixture (DL-form); used as a fragrance component rather than an active or functional ingredient.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DL-1-Phenylpentan-2-ol safe in cosmetics?
No major safety flags. Standard fragrance allergen assessment applies. IFRA guidelines should be consulted for concentration limits in fragrance compositions.. Light yellow oil with a mild green, sweet, earthy odor profile. Racemic mixture (DL-form); used as a fragrance component rather than an active or functional ingredient. The EU classifies DL-1-Phenylpentan-2-ol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is DL-1-Phenylpentan-2-ol allowed in the EU?
DL-1-Phenylpentan-2-ol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does DL-1-Phenylpentan-2-ol do in cosmetics?
DL-1-Phenylpentan-2-ol functions as: Perfuming (fragrance ingredient).. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 705-73-7..
What is the Margin of Safety for DL-1-Phenylpentan-2-ol?
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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