Is Indene safe in cosmetics?
Indene has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
POOR
Cosmetic Ingredient
Indene
INCI: INDENE
Indene (CAS | 9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Petrochemical/coal tar derivative; may appear as fragrance component or impurity. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
Function
Petrochemical/coal tar derivative; may appear as fragrance component or impurity
Editorial assessment
POOR
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Industrial chemical; occupational exposure standard TWA 10 ppm (48 mg/m³). No specific cosmetic CFR listing
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Indene.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Indene — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Indene allowed in the EU?
Indene EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Indene do in cosmetics?
Indene functions as: Petrochemical/coal tar derivative; may appear as fragrance component or impurity. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: | 9.
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