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Expert Verdict
RIFM completed a full fragrance ingredient safety assessment (updated 2024); dermatological review covers acute toxicity, skin irritation, sensitization, and phototoxicity with no major flags at typical use levels. Very pale yellow, nearly colorless oily liquid with a potent dry-floral, green-herbaceous aroma resembling jasmine notes; sometimes described as less spicy than jasmone with a sharp-fruity/green character
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexylcyclopentanone safe in cosmetics?
RIFM completed a full fragrance ingredient safety assessment (updated 2024); dermatological review covers acute toxicity, skin irritation, sensitization, and phototoxicity with no major flags at typical use levels. Very pale yellow, nearly colorless oily liquid with a potent dry-floral, green-herbaceous aroma resembling jasmine notes; sometimes described as less spicy than jasmone with a sharp-fruity/green character The EU classifies Hexylcyclopentanone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hexylcyclopentanone allowed in the EU?
Hexylcyclopentanone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexylcyclopentanone do in cosmetics?
Hexylcyclopentanone functions as: Fragrance / Masking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 13074-65-2.
What is the Margin of Safety for Hexylcyclopentanone?
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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