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Expert Verdict
Must comply with IFRA Standards for maximum use levels by product category; environmental persistence is a concern for macrocyclic musks; requires IFRA certificate for CPSR
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hibiscolide safe in cosmetics?
Must comply with IFRA Standards for maximum use levels by product category; environmental persistence is a concern for macrocyclic musks; requires IFRA certificate for CPSR The EU classifies Hibiscolide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Hibiscolide allowed in the EU?
Hibiscolide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hibiscolide do in cosmetics?
Hibiscolide functions as: Fragrance ingredient — macrocyclic musk (oriental/musk family). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6707-60-4 (12-Oxahexadecanolide).
What is the Margin of Safety for Hibiscolide?
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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