Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Read-across from geraniol is the most defensible CPSR strategy; limited standalone tox data; not a listed EU allergen but structural similarity to geraniol warrants precautionary approach; verify purity as citral and geranial contamination is possible in technical grade.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Geranic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Read-across from geraniol is the most defensible CPSR strategy; limited standalone tox data; not a listed EU allergen but structural similarity to geraniol warrants precautionary approach; verify purity as citral and geranial contamination is possible in technical grade. The EU classifies Geranic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Geranic Acid allowed in the EU?
Geranic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Geranic Acid do in cosmetics?
Geranic Acid functions as: Fragrance / perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 459-80-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Geranic Acid?
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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