Is HICC (Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde) - BANNED safe in cosmetics?
HICC (Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde) - BANNED has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: restricted.
HICC (Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde) - BANNED
INCI: HYDROXYISOHEXYL 3-CYCLOHEXENE CARBOXALDEHYDE
HICC (Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde) - BANNED (CAS None) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Restricted use in fragrance applications due to sensitization concerns.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for HICC (Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde) - BANNED.
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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)
Additional Ingredient Properties
3 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
allergen_detail
{"eu_allergen_listed": "yes", "allergen_class": "fragrance", "cross_reactivity_group": "fragrance-mix-II", "patch_test_frequency_pct": "2.7", "sensitization_rate": "moderate", "common_reaction_type": "contact-dermatitis", "ifra_restricted": "yes", "source": "ESSCA/SCCS (banned 2021)"}
fragrance
{"cas_number": "31906-04-4", "ingredient_class": "aroma_chemical", "chemical_class": "aldehyde", "odor_family": "floral", "odor_description": "Sweet floral, lily-of-the-valley, green", "odor_strength": "very_strong", "odor_tenacity_hours": "12.0", "top_note": "no", "heart_note": "yes", "base_note": "yes", "blending_factor_1_10": "8.0", "threshold_of_detection_ppb": "0.8", "molecular_weight_Da": "2…
regulatory
{"eu_status": "banned", "us_status": "allowed", "eu_max_concentration": "0", "restricted_in": "all products", "ban_date": "2021-08-31", "regulation_reference": "Annex II/1409"}
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for HICC (Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde) - BANNED.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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