Hexahydro-tetramethyl-methanonaphthalene-8-methyl formate (Cedryl Formate)

INCI: HEXAHYDRO-TETRAMETHYL-METHANONAPHTHALENE-8-METHYL FORMATE

CAS Number
61826-52-6
Function
Fragrance / Perfuming
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no restriction under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Formate esters hydrolyse faster than acetates; in-vivo release of formic acid in trace amounts โ€” not a concern at typical perfume concentrations (< 1%)

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hexahydro-tetramethyl-methanonaphthalene-8-methyl formate (Cedryl Formate) safe in cosmetics?

Formate esters hydrolyse faster than acetates; in-vivo release of formic acid in trace amounts โ€” not a concern at typical perfume concentrations (< 1%) The EU classifies Hexahydro-tetramethyl-methanonaphthalene-8-methyl formate (Cedryl Formate) as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Hexahydro-tetramethyl-methanonaphthalene-8-methyl formate (Cedryl Formate) allowed in the EU?

Hexahydro-tetramethyl-methanonaphthalene-8-methyl formate (Cedryl Formate) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hexahydro-tetramethyl-methanonaphthalene-8-methyl formate (Cedryl Formate) do in cosmetics?

Hexahydro-tetramethyl-methanonaphthalene-8-methyl formate (Cedryl Formate) functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 61826-52-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hexahydro-tetramethyl-methanonaphthalene-8-methyl formate (Cedryl Formate)?

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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