Is Geranyl Acetoacetate safe in cosmetics?
Geranyl Acetoacetate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Geranyl Acetoacetate
INCI: GERANYL ACETOACETATE
Geranyl Acetoacetate (CAS 10032-08-3 (verify — limited registry data available)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient (perfuming). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
10032-08-3 (verify — limited registry data available)
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Function
Fragrance ingredient (perfuming)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted - not specifically prohibited or restricted under 21 CFR. No FEMA GRAS listing identified
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Geranyl Acetoacetate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Geranyl Acetoacetate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
fda_food_additive
jecfa_safe
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Geranyl Acetoacetate allowed in the EU?
Geranyl Acetoacetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Geranyl Acetoacetate do in cosmetics?
Geranyl Acetoacetate functions as: Fragrance ingredient (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10032-08-3 (verify — limited registry data available).
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