Geranyl Acetoacetate

INCI: GERANYL ACETOACETATE

CAS Number
10032-08-3 (verify — limited registry data available)
Function
Fragrance ingredient (perfuming)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

No published RIFM safety assessment found. Beta-keto ester functionality may introduce additional reactivity. Geraniol release is an allergen labeling trigger in EU. Requires bespoke toxicology data before CPSR sign-off.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Geranyl Acetoacetate safe in cosmetics?

No published RIFM safety assessment found. Beta-keto ester functionality may introduce additional reactivity. Geraniol release is an allergen labeling trigger in EU. Requires bespoke toxicology data before CPSR sign-off. The EU classifies Geranyl Acetoacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Geranyl Acetoacetate?

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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