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Expert Verdict
Generally well tolerated; may cause skin/eye irritation at higher concentrations; not a common sensitizer; structurally close to menthol. Also known as para-menthane-3,8-diol (PMD); naturally derived from lemon eucalyptus oil (Corymbia citriodora); proven effective against mosquitoes, ticks, horseflies, and biting midges - at 20% concentration, ~4 hours protection against Anopheles gambiae; superior to citronella in comparative testing; molecular structure close to menthol, providing a coolin...
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Menthanediol safe in cosmetics?
Generally well tolerated; may cause skin/eye irritation at higher concentrations; not a common sensitizer; structurally close to menthol. Also known as para-menthane-3,8-diol (PMD); naturally derived from lemon eucalyptus oil (Corymbia citriodora); proven effective against mosquitoes, ticks, horseflies, and biting midges - at 20% concentration, ~4 hours protection against Anopheles gambiae; superior to citronella in comparative testing; molecular structure close to menthol, providing a coolin... The EU classifies Menthanediol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Menthanediol allowed in the EU?
Menthanediol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Menthanediol do in cosmetics?
Menthanediol functions as: Hair Conditioning, Oral Care, Skin Conditioning, Cooling Agent, Insect Repellent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 42822-86-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Menthanediol?
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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