Is Isononyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?
Isononyl Alcohol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Isononyl Alcohol
Also known as: EINECS 248-471-3
INCI: ISONONYL ALCOHOL
Isononyl Alcohol (CAS 27458-94-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient. NOAEL 144 mg/kg bw/day (cross-referenced against ToxValDB ECHA IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Isononyl Alcohol is classified GHS Danger (H315, H318, H319, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Source: Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
7-methyloctan-1-ol
InChIKey
QDTDKYHPHANITQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - no specific prohibitions. Reviewed as a fragrance material
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Isononyl Alcohol.
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Isononyl Alcohol. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =144 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | reproduction developmental | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
Pre-Calculated Safety Assessment
Pre-calculated NOAEL → SED → MoS audit trail for Isononyl Alcohol across SCCS product categories, with measured dermal absorption where available.
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Intermediate
Tonnage Band
Intermediate use only
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Isononyl Alcohol.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Isononyl Alcohol by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
144 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
144 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Known Synonyms
EINECS 248-471-3
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isononyl Alcohol allowed in the EU?
Isononyl Alcohol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isononyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?
Isononyl Alcohol functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 27458-94-2.
What is the NOAEL for Isononyl Alcohol?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Isononyl Alcohol is =144 mg/kg bw/day based on a reproduction developmental study via oral route in Rat. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.
Is Isononyl Alcohol used outside cosmetics?
Isononyl Alcohol also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
Does Isononyl Alcohol have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Isononyl Alcohol is classified GHS Danger (H315, H318, H319, H412) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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