Isopropyl-Methylhexenyl Acetate
INCI: ISOPROPYL-METHYLHEXENYL ACETATE (ALSO LISTED WITHOUT HYPHENS AS ISOPROPYLMETHYLHEXENYL ACETATE)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
General fragrance safety profile; potential skin sensitization at high concentration; subject to IFRA category limits. Synthetic acetate ester (2-isopropyl-5-methylhex-2-enyl acetate); contributes fresh, green-floral notes to fragrance compositions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropyl-Methylhexenyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?
General fragrance safety profile; potential skin sensitization at high concentration; subject to IFRA category limits. Synthetic acetate ester (2-isopropyl-5-methylhex-2-enyl acetate); contributes fresh, green-floral notes to fragrance compositions The EU classifies Isopropyl-Methylhexenyl Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Isopropyl-Methylhexenyl Acetate allowed in the EU?
Isopropyl-Methylhexenyl Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isopropyl-Methylhexenyl Acetate do in cosmetics?
Isopropyl-Methylhexenyl Acetate functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 40853-56-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Isopropyl-Methylhexenyl Acetate?
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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