Is Isocyclogeraniol safe in cosmetics?
Isocyclogeraniol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Isocyclogeraniol
INCI: ISOCYCLOGERANIOL
Isocyclogeraniol (CAS 68527-77-5 (IFF commercial) / 51575-55-6 (2,4,6-trimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance with spicy, floral, carnation-type odor; long-lasting with good soap. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
68527-77-5 (IFF commercial) / 51575-55-6 (2,4,6-trimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol)
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Function
Fragrance with spicy, floral, carnation-type odor; long-lasting with good soap stability
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted with no specific FDA restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isocyclogeraniol.
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IFRA Concentration Limits (12 Product Categories)
International Fragrance Association standards per product category. Restriction: Restriction. Effective: 2021-02-10.
| Category | Max % | Category | Max % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Lip products) | 0.058% | 7a (Deodorant – not spray) | 0.12% |
| 2 (Body spray) | 0.017% | 7b (Deodorant spray) | 0.12% |
| 3 (Body cream) | 0.058% | 8 (Face cream) | 0.019% |
| 4 (Fine fragrance) | 0.23% | 9 (Soap) | 0.29% |
| 5a (Body lotion) | 0.058% | 10a (Household – non-spray) | 0.29% |
| 5b (Face cream leave-on) | 0.058% | 10b (Household – spray) | No Restriction% |
| 5c (Hand cream) | 0.058% | 11a (Intimate – leave-on) | 0.019% |
| 5d (Baby cream) | 0.019% | 11b (Intimate – rinse) | 0.019% |
| 6 (Mouthwash) | 0.058% | 12 (Not for consumer exposure) | No Restriction% |
Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Isocyclogeraniol — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isocyclogeraniol allowed in the EU?
Isocyclogeraniol EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isocyclogeraniol do in cosmetics?
Isocyclogeraniol functions as: Fragrance with spicy, floral, carnation-type odor; long-lasting with good soap stability. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68527-77-5 (IFF commercial) / 51575-55-6 (2,4,6-trimethylcyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol).
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