Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Hydratropic Aldehyde (2-Phenylpropanal)

INCI: HYDRATROPIC ALDEHYDE

CAS Number
93-53-8
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction; FDA recognises it as a fragrance ingredient

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Toxicological Studies

3 study endpoints found for Hydratropic Aldehyde (2-Phenylpropanal). NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 500 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 10 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 10 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

GHS: H315 skin irritation, H319 serious eye irritation, H335 respiratory irritation. EU Annex III fragrance allergen with mandatory label declaration. IFRA restricts maximum use levels by product category. Not listed as carcinogen (NTP, IARC, OSHA). CPSR must include quantified level and IFRA certificate.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydratropic Aldehyde (2-Phenylpropanal) safe in cosmetics?

GHS: H315 skin irritation, H319 serious eye irritation, H335 respiratory irritation. EU Annex III fragrance allergen with mandatory label declaration. IFRA restricts maximum use levels by product category. Not listed as carcinogen (NTP, IARC, OSHA). CPSR must include quantified level and IFRA certificate. The EU classifies Hydratropic Aldehyde (2-Phenylpropanal) as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE. 3 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Hydratropic Aldehyde (2-Phenylpropanal) allowed in the EU?

Hydratropic Aldehyde (2-Phenylpropanal) EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydratropic Aldehyde (2-Phenylpropanal) do in cosmetics?

Hydratropic Aldehyde (2-Phenylpropanal) functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93-53-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydratropic Aldehyde (2-Phenylpropanal)?

adequate 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.

What is the NOAEL for Hydratropic Aldehyde (2-Phenylpropanal)?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Hydratropic Aldehyde (2-Phenylpropanal) is 500 mg/kg bw/day based on a Subchronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 3 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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