Hexahydro-Methanoindene-5-ylidene-2-Butanol
INCI: HEXAHYDRO-METHANOINDENE-5-YLIDENE-2-BUTANOL
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Health Canada has flagged certain synthetic sandalwood fragrances as potential sensitizers. Canada's assessment covered structurally related compounds. The exocyclic double bond (ylidene) may form reactive metabolites. Full toxicological dossier recommended.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexahydro-Methanoindene-5-ylidene-2-Butanol safe in cosmetics?
Health Canada has flagged certain synthetic sandalwood fragrances as potential sensitizers. Canada's assessment covered structurally related compounds. The exocyclic double bond (ylidene) may form reactive metabolites. Full toxicological dossier recommended. The EU classifies Hexahydro-Methanoindene-5-ylidene-2-Butanol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hexahydro-Methanoindene-5-ylidene-2-Butanol allowed in the EU?
Hexahydro-Methanoindene-5-ylidene-2-Butanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexahydro-Methanoindene-5-ylidene-2-Butanol do in cosmetics?
Hexahydro-Methanoindene-5-ylidene-2-Butanol functions as: Fragrance (sandalwood/creamy/woody character). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not conclusively confirmed — structurally analogous to Bacdanol® (CAS 28219-61-6) or related sandalwood replacers.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hexahydro-Methanoindene-5-ylidene-2-Butanol?
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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