Heptyl Acetate

INCI: HEPTYL ACETATE

CAS Number
112-06-1
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FEMA GRAS; not prohibited under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Not genotoxic; not photoirritating or photoallergenic; not PBT; safety assessed via read-across from hexyl acetate and hexyl propionate with robust RIFM Expert Panel assessment.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heptyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?

Not genotoxic; not photoirritating or photoallergenic; not PBT; safety assessed via read-across from hexyl acetate and hexyl propionate with robust RIFM Expert Panel assessment. The EU classifies Heptyl Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Heptyl Acetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Heptyl Acetate do in cosmetics?

Heptyl Acetate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 112-06-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Heptyl Acetate?

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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