Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
α,β-unsaturated carbonyl acts as Michael acceptor with potential for skin sensitization and mutagenicity at elevated concentrations. IFRA use-level restrictions likely apply. Requires RIFM-compliant exposure assessment for CPSR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heptadienal safe in cosmetics?
α,β-unsaturated carbonyl acts as Michael acceptor with potential for skin sensitization and mutagenicity at elevated concentrations. IFRA use-level restrictions likely apply. Requires RIFM-compliant exposure assessment for CPSR. The EU classifies Heptadienal as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Heptadienal allowed in the EU?
Heptadienal EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Heptadienal do in cosmetics?
Heptadienal functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4313-03-5 (trans,trans-2,4-heptadienal).
What is the Margin of Safety for Heptadienal?
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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