Hydroxycyclohexyl Methyl Ketone

INCI: HYDROXYCYCLOHEXYL METHYL KETONE

CAS Number
Likely refers to 1-(1-hydroxycyclohexyl)ethanone — no confirmed cosmetic-specific CAS identified
Function
Fragrance or industrial intermediate
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status prohibited
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes No specific CFR listing identified

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Critical data gap. This ingredient could not be verified as a standard cosmetic INCI name in CosIng or CIR databases. May be confused with a fragrance or industrial chemical. Cannot be included in a CPSR without supplier identification, full characterization, and a complete toxicology dossier. Verify INCI name accuracy before proceeding.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydroxycyclohexyl Methyl Ketone safe in cosmetics?

Critical data gap. This ingredient could not be verified as a standard cosmetic INCI name in CosIng or CIR databases. May be confused with a fragrance or industrial chemical. Cannot be included in a CPSR without supplier identification, full characterization, and a complete toxicology dossier. Verify INCI name accuracy before proceeding. The EU classifies Hydroxycyclohexyl Methyl Ketone as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Hydroxycyclohexyl Methyl Ketone allowed in the EU?

Hydroxycyclohexyl Methyl Ketone EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Hydroxycyclohexyl Methyl Ketone do in cosmetics?

Hydroxycyclohexyl Methyl Ketone functions as: Fragrance or industrial intermediate. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Likely refers to 1-(1-hydroxycyclohexyl)ethanone — no confirmed cosmetic-specific CAS identified.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydroxycyclohexyl Methyl Ketone?

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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