Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Classified as skin irritant (H315) and eye damaging (H318); aldehydes may form Schiff bases with skin proteins relevant for sensitization assessment. IFRA use restrictions apply; ensure use within IFRA concentration limits for product category.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isononanal safe in cosmetics?
Classified as skin irritant (H315) and eye damaging (H318); aldehydes may form Schiff bases with skin proteins relevant for sensitization assessment. IFRA use restrictions apply; ensure use within IFRA concentration limits for product category. The EU classifies Isononanal as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Isononanal allowed in the EU?
Isononanal EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isononanal do in cosmetics?
Isononanal functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5435-64-3 (7-methyloctanal, primary commercial isomer) ; also reported as 35127-50-5 (mixed isomers).
What is the Margin of Safety for Isononanal?
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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