Fenchyl Alcohol

INCI: FENCHYL ALCOHOL

CAS Number
1632-73-1
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

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

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Well-characterized by RIFM; evaluated for genotoxicity, repeated dose, reproductive toxicity, and phototoxicity with all endpoints supporting current use.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fenchyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?

Well-characterized by RIFM; evaluated for genotoxicity, repeated dose, reproductive toxicity, and phototoxicity with all endpoints supporting current use. The EU classifies Fenchyl Alcohol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Fenchyl Alcohol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Fenchyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?

Fenchyl Alcohol functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1632-73-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Fenchyl Alcohol?

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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