Is Ethyl Citral safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Citral has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl Citral
INCI: ETHYL CITRAL
Ethyl Citral (CAS 41448-29-7 [^1_13]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient (citrus, green note). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance ingredient (citrus, green note)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no 21 CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Citral.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethyl Citral.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Citral allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Citral EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Citral do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Citral functions as: Fragrance ingredient (citrus, green note). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 41448-29-7 [^1_13].
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