Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Restricted in EU as obligatory allergen declaration ingredient (Annex III); auto-oxidation products increase sensitization potency—formulate with antioxidants (BHT, α-tocopherol); not genotoxic or phototoxic; permitted in US with no specific cosmetic restrictions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Geranial safe in cosmetics?
Restricted in EU as obligatory allergen declaration ingredient (Annex III); auto-oxidation products increase sensitization potency—formulate with antioxidants (BHT, α-tocopherol); not genotoxic or phototoxic; permitted in US with no specific cosmetic restrictions. The EU classifies Geranial as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Geranial allowed in the EU?
Geranial EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Geranial do in cosmetics?
Geranial functions as: Fragrance (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 141-27-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Geranial?
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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