Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Potential prehapten that may oxidize or metabolize to citral; SCCS has not issued a definitive safe-use concentration for citral itself; label as citral derivative in CPSR and recommend IFRA compliance at Category 4 limits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Citral safe in cosmetics?
Potential prehapten that may oxidize or metabolize to citral; SCCS has not issued a definitive safe-use concentration for citral itself; label as citral derivative in CPSR and recommend IFRA compliance at Category 4 limits. The EU classifies Ethyl Citral as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
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].
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Citral?
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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