Good Cosmetic Ingredient Sensitization Data

HICC (Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde) - BANNED

INCI: HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE

CAS Number
None
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Restricted use in fragrance applications due to sensitization concerns.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for HICC (Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde) - BANNED based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
moderate
Allergen Class
fragrance
EU Allergen Listed
yes
Patch Test Positive Rate
2.7%
Cross-reactivity Group
fragrance-mix-II
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
IFRA Restricted

Source: ESSCA/SCCS (banned 2021)

Expert Verdict

HICC is a fragrance ingredient with known sensitization potential; use is restricted in both EU and US regulatory frameworks.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is HICC (Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde) - BANNED safe in cosmetics?

HICC is a fragrance ingredient with known sensitization potential; use is restricted in both EU and US regulatory frameworks. The EU classifies HICC (Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde) - BANNED as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is HICC (Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde) - BANNED allowed in the EU?

HICC (Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde) - BANNED EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does HICC (Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde) - BANNED do in cosmetics?

HICC (Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde) - BANNED functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a Cosmetic Ingredient in our database. CAS number: None.

What is the Margin of Safety for HICC (Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde) - BANNED?

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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