Excellent Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

gamma-Nonalactone

INCI: GAMMA-NONALACTONE

CAS Number
104-61-0
Function
Fragrance / masking agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FEMA GRAS; no 21 CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for gamma-Nonalactone. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 61.4 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 61.4 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns. Used as RIFM read-across analog for multiple other ฮณ-lactones. Not genotoxic; not phototoxic.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is gamma-Nonalactone safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns. Used as RIFM read-across analog for multiple other ฮณ-lactones. Not genotoxic; not phototoxic. The EU classifies gamma-Nonalactone as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is gamma-Nonalactone allowed in the EU?

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

What does gamma-Nonalactone do in cosmetics?

gamma-Nonalactone functions as: Fragrance / masking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 104-61-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for gamma-Nonalactone?

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.

What is the NOAEL for gamma-Nonalactone?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for gamma-Nonalactone is 61.4 mg/kg bw/day based on a Subchronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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