Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient GHS Classified

Isopentanal

INCI: ISOPENTANAL

CAS Number
590-86-3
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FEMA GRAS; no specific CFR restriction for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Signal Word
DANGER
Pictograms
flam;flame; cancer;health haz
Hazard Statements
Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes mild skin irritation Causes eye irritation May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways Toxic to aquatic life
Short-term Exposure Effects
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. The substance is mildly irritating to the skin. If swallowed the substance may cause vomiting and could result in aspiration pneumonitis.

Expert Verdict

Flammable (flash point ~3 ยฐC); irritant to eyes and respiratory tract; limited standalone cosmetic safety assessment; primarily evaluated as flavoring, not dermal exposure

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isopentanal safe in cosmetics?

Flammable (flash point ~3 ยฐC); irritant to eyes and respiratory tract; limited standalone cosmetic safety assessment; primarily evaluated as flavoring, not dermal exposure The EU classifies Isopentanal as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Isopentanal allowed in the EU?

Isopentanal EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Isopentanal do in cosmetics?

Isopentanal functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 590-86-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isopentanal?

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.

Is Isopentanal classified as hazardous under GHS?

Isopentanal carries a GHS signal word of "DANGER". Hazard statements: Highly flammable liquid and vapour Causes mild skin irritation Causes eye irritation May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways Toxic to aquatic life. This classification is based on the ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Card and ECHA C&L inventory data. Note: GHS classification applies to the pure substance โ€” at cosmetic use concentrations, hazard thresholds may not be met.

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