Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Not genotoxic (Ames + micronucleus negative). Not PBT. RfD = 4.4 mg/kg/day. Cramer Class I. Best-characterized ingredient in this set
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Geranyl Isovalerate safe in cosmetics?
Not genotoxic (Ames + micronucleus negative). Not PBT. RfD = 4.4 mg/kg/day. Cramer Class I. Best-characterized ingredient in this set The EU classifies Geranyl Isovalerate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Geranyl Isovalerate allowed in the EU?
Geranyl Isovalerate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.1%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Geranyl Isovalerate do in cosmetics?
Geranyl Isovalerate functions as: Fragrance ingredient (perfuming); occurs naturally in citrus fruits and wormwood oil. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 109-20-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Geranyl Isovalerate?
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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