Hexahydro-dimethyl-methano-inden-5-ol

INCI: HEXAHYDRO-DIMETHYL-METHANO-INDEN-5-OL

CAS Number
79771-15-6 (also reported as 94248-21-2 for isomer mixture)
Function
Fragrance agent (perfuming)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Genotoxicity evaluated. Reproductive toxicity: MOE adequate. No phototoxicity or photoallergenicity concerns per RIFM. Environmental assessment required per IFRA Standards.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexahydro-dimethyl-methano-inden-5-ol safe in cosmetics?

Genotoxicity evaluated. Reproductive toxicity: MOE adequate. No phototoxicity or photoallergenicity concerns per RIFM. Environmental assessment required per IFRA Standards. The EU classifies Hexahydro-dimethyl-methano-inden-5-ol as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hexahydro-dimethyl-methano-inden-5-ol allowed in the EU?

Hexahydro-dimethyl-methano-inden-5-ol EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hexahydro-dimethyl-methano-inden-5-ol do in cosmetics?

Hexahydro-dimethyl-methano-inden-5-ol functions as: Fragrance agent (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 79771-15-6 (also reported as 94248-21-2 for isomer mixture).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexahydro-dimethyl-methano-inden-5-ol?

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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