Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Relatively limited public toxicological data compared to other indanyl fragrance materials; IFRA listing supports use at specified levels, but CPSR assessor should request RIFM dossier from fragrance supplier or apply read-across from structurally related hexamethylindanyl compounds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexamethylindan-5-ethanol safe in cosmetics?
Relatively limited public toxicological data compared to other indanyl fragrance materials; IFRA listing supports use at specified levels, but CPSR assessor should request RIFM dossier from fragrance supplier or apply read-across from structurally related hexamethylindanyl compounds. The EU classifies Hexamethylindan-5-ethanol as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hexamethylindan-5-ethanol allowed in the EU?
Hexamethylindan-5-ethanol EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexamethylindan-5-ethanol do in cosmetics?
Hexamethylindan-5-ethanol functions as: Perfuming (fragrance ingredient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1217-08-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hexamethylindan-5-ethanol?
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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