Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Hydratropic Alcohol

INCI: HYDRATROPIC ALCOHOL

CAS Number
1123-85-9 (2-phenyl-1-propanol)
Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent); also used as a masking agent to hide unpleasant odors of other ingredients
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - permitted as a fragrance component in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Potential skin sensitizer as a fragrance chemical; must comply with IFRA standards for concentration limits; antimicrobial properties noted. Colorless liquid with a rose-like scent; naturally occurs in rose, neroli, and geranium essential oils

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydratropic Alcohol safe in cosmetics?

Potential skin sensitizer as a fragrance chemical; must comply with IFRA standards for concentration limits; antimicrobial properties noted. Colorless liquid with a rose-like scent; naturally occurs in rose, neroli, and geranium essential oils The EU classifies Hydratropic Alcohol as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Hydratropic Alcohol allowed in the EU?

Hydratropic Alcohol EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydratropic Alcohol do in cosmetics?

Hydratropic Alcohol functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent); also used as a masking agent to hide unpleasant odors of other ingredients. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1123-85-9 (2-phenyl-1-propanol).

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydratropic Alcohol?

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.

Compliance Tools

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