Ethylacetoacetate Ethylene Glycol Ketal

INCI: ETHYLACETOACETATE ETHYLENE GLYCOL KETAL

CAS Number
6413-10-1
Function
Fragrance with fresh, apple-like aroma
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FEMA No. 4477; FEMA GRAS (Publication 24); JECFA Flavor No. 1969

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Ketal linkage is acid-labile with potential hydrolysis to ethyl acetoacetate and ethylene glycol in very low pH formulations. Ensure ethylene glycol release levels are below thresholds if product pH is below 4.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylacetoacetate Ethylene Glycol Ketal safe in cosmetics?

Ketal linkage is acid-labile with potential hydrolysis to ethyl acetoacetate and ethylene glycol in very low pH formulations. Ensure ethylene glycol release levels are below thresholds if product pH is below 4. The EU classifies Ethylacetoacetate Ethylene Glycol Ketal as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethylacetoacetate Ethylene Glycol Ketal allowed in the EU?

Ethylacetoacetate Ethylene Glycol Ketal EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethylacetoacetate Ethylene Glycol Ketal do in cosmetics?

Ethylacetoacetate Ethylene Glycol Ketal functions as: Fragrance with fresh, apple-like aroma. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6413-10-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylacetoacetate Ethylene Glycol Ketal?

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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