Geranyl Isobutyrate

INCI: GERANYL ISOBUTYRATE

CAS Number
2345-26-8
Function
Fragrance ingredient (perfuming); flavor agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FDA 21 CFR 172.515; FEMA GRAS 2513

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Well-characterized fragrance ingredient with adequate margin of safety and robust data package; may cause skin/eye irritation or respiratory irritation at high concentrations.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Geranyl Isobutyrate safe in cosmetics?

Well-characterized fragrance ingredient with adequate margin of safety and robust data package; may cause skin/eye irritation or respiratory irritation at high concentrations. The EU classifies Geranyl Isobutyrate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Geranyl Isobutyrate allowed in the EU?

Geranyl Isobutyrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Geranyl Isobutyrate do in cosmetics?

Geranyl Isobutyrate functions as: Fragrance ingredient (perfuming); flavor agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2345-26-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Geranyl Isobutyrate?

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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