Geranyl Nonanoate

INCI: GERANYL NONANOATE

CAS Number
ScienceDirect / Food Chem Toxicol 183
Function
Fragrance ingredient (perfuming); not approved for flavor use
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not specifically prohibited under 21 CFR; no FEMA GRAS listing

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

High lipophilicity may trigger bioaccumulation screening flags. No RIFM assessment identified and limited global regulatory review; dedicated testing recommended for CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Geranyl Nonanoate safe in cosmetics?

High lipophilicity may trigger bioaccumulation screening flags. No RIFM assessment identified and limited global regulatory review; dedicated testing recommended for CPSR. The EU classifies Geranyl Nonanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Geranyl Nonanoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Geranyl Nonanoate do in cosmetics?

Geranyl Nonanoate functions as: Fragrance ingredient (perfuming); not approved for flavor use. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: ScienceDirect / Food Chem Toxicol 183.

What is the Margin of Safety for Geranyl Nonanoate?

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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