Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Restricted in EU under Annex III with concentration limits. FDA permits cosmetic use but revoked food GRAS status. IFRA standards apply to ionone/methylionone class; verify current IFRA Amendment limits. For EU labeling, if product contains alpha-isomethyl ionone, combined concentration triggers disclosure. Verify supplier CoA distinguishes alpha vs. beta content.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isomethyl Beta-Ionone safe in cosmetics?
Restricted in EU under Annex III with concentration limits. FDA permits cosmetic use but revoked food GRAS status. IFRA standards apply to ionone/methylionone class; verify current IFRA Amendment limits. For EU labeling, if product contains alpha-isomethyl ionone, combined concentration triggers disclosure. Verify supplier CoA distinguishes alpha vs. beta content. The EU classifies Isomethyl Beta-Ionone as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Isomethyl Beta-Ionone allowed in the EU?
Isomethyl Beta-Ionone EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isomethyl Beta-Ionone do in cosmetics?
Isomethyl Beta-Ionone functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 79-89-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Isomethyl Beta-Ionone?
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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