Fenchone

INCI: FENCHONE

CAS Number
1195-79-5 (alpha-fenchone / racemic)
Function
Fragrance, denaturant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Farfugium Japonicum Leaf/Stalk Extract

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Fenchone is a fragrance ingredient with good safety profile and adequate margin of safety.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fenchone safe in cosmetics?

Fenchone is a fragrance ingredient with good safety profile and adequate margin of safety. The EU classifies Fenchone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Fenchone allowed in the EU?

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

What does Fenchone do in cosmetics?

Fenchone functions as: Fragrance, denaturant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1195-79-5 (alpha-fenchone / racemic).

What is the Margin of Safety for Fenchone?

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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