Farnesyl Acetate (often listed as "Farnesol Acetate")
INCI: FARNESYL ACETATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Metabolizes to farnesol and must be counted toward farnesol allergen declaration thresholds per EU Regulation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Farnesyl Acetate (often listed as "Farnesol Acetate") safe in cosmetics?
Metabolizes to farnesol and must be counted toward farnesol allergen declaration thresholds per EU Regulation. The EU classifies Farnesyl Acetate (often listed as "Farnesol Acetate") as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Farnesyl Acetate (often listed as "Farnesol Acetate") allowed in the EU?
Farnesyl Acetate (often listed as "Farnesol Acetate") EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Farnesyl Acetate (often listed as "Farnesol Acetate") do in cosmetics?
Farnesyl Acetate (often listed as "Farnesol Acetate") functions as: Fragrance (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 29548-30-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Farnesyl Acetate (often listed as "Farnesol Acetate")?
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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