Ethyl 5,5,7-Trimethyl-1-Oxaspirooctane-2-Carboxylate

INCI: ETHYL 5,5,7-TRIMETHYL-1-OXASPIROOCTANE-2-CARBOXYLATE

CAS Number
60599-38-4 (EINECS 262-113-3) [^1_12]
Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent), trade name Spiramber
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted with no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Epoxide (oxirane) structural alert present in the 1-oxa-spiro ring; genotoxicity QSAR flag identified. Limited public toxicological monograph data available. RIFM full safety assessment or Ames test/in vitro micronucleus testing recommended for CPSR dossier support.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl 5,5,7-Trimethyl-1-Oxaspirooctane-2-Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?

Epoxide (oxirane) structural alert present in the 1-oxa-spiro ring; genotoxicity QSAR flag identified. Limited public toxicological monograph data available. RIFM full safety assessment or Ames test/in vitro micronucleus testing recommended for CPSR dossier support. The EU classifies Ethyl 5,5,7-Trimethyl-1-Oxaspirooctane-2-Carboxylate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ethyl 5,5,7-Trimethyl-1-Oxaspirooctane-2-Carboxylate allowed in the EU?

Ethyl 5,5,7-Trimethyl-1-Oxaspirooctane-2-Carboxylate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethyl 5,5,7-Trimethyl-1-Oxaspirooctane-2-Carboxylate do in cosmetics?

Ethyl 5,5,7-Trimethyl-1-Oxaspirooctane-2-Carboxylate functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent), trade name Spiramber. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 60599-38-4 (EINECS 262-113-3) [^1_12].

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl 5,5,7-Trimethyl-1-Oxaspirooctane-2-Carboxylate?

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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