Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Eye irritant (H319) with narcotic effects at high concentration (Category 3 STOT-SE); flammable liquid (H226) but not genotoxic. Use at appropriate fragrance concentrations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexyl Methyl Ketone safe in cosmetics?
Eye irritant (H319) with narcotic effects at high concentration (Category 3 STOT-SE); flammable liquid (H226) but not genotoxic. Use at appropriate fragrance concentrations. The EU classifies Hexyl Methyl Ketone as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Hexyl Methyl Ketone allowed in the EU?
Hexyl Methyl Ketone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexyl Methyl Ketone do in cosmetics?
Hexyl Methyl Ketone functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 111-13-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hexyl Methyl Ketone?
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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