Ethyl Methylbutyl Ketoxime

INCI: ETHYL METHYLBUTYL KETOXIME

CAS Number
22457-23-4 (5-methyl-3-heptanone oxime)
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Fragrance ingredient with moderate safety profile and adequate margin of safety; no specific restrictions in EU or US regulations for cosmetic use.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl Methylbutyl Ketoxime safe in cosmetics?

Fragrance ingredient with moderate safety profile and adequate margin of safety; no specific restrictions in EU or US regulations for cosmetic use. The EU classifies Ethyl Methylbutyl Ketoxime as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ethyl Methylbutyl Ketoxime allowed in the EU?

Ethyl Methylbutyl Ketoxime EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethyl Methylbutyl Ketoxime do in cosmetics?

Ethyl Methylbutyl Ketoxime functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 22457-23-4 (5-methyl-3-heptanone oxime).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Methylbutyl Ketoxime?

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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