Methoxy-Tetramethyl-Cyclohexenyl Methyl Ketone
INCI: METHOXY-TETRAMETHYL-CYCLOHEXENYL METHYL KETONE
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Expert Verdict
Potential for skin irritation, allergic reactions, and contact dermatitis (general fragrance sensitization risk). Comedogenicity rated approximately 1/5, indicating low pore-clogging potential. Chemical name: 1-(4-Methoxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3-cyclohexenyl)ethan-1-one. Synthetic origin. Features a heavily substituted cyclohexene ring (four methyl groups + methoxy) with a methyl ketone side chain. Valued for stability and ability to blend well with other fragrance components at relatively low ...
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Is Methoxy-Tetramethyl-Cyclohexenyl Methyl Ketone safe in cosmetics?
Potential for skin irritation, allergic reactions, and contact dermatitis (general fragrance sensitization risk). Comedogenicity rated approximately 1/5, indicating low pore-clogging potential. Chemical name: 1-(4-Methoxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-3-cyclohexenyl)ethan-1-one. Synthetic origin. Features a heavily substituted cyclohexene ring (four methyl groups + methoxy) with a methyl ketone side chain. Valued for stability and ability to blend well with other fragrance components at relatively low ... The EU classifies Methoxy-Tetramethyl-Cyclohexenyl Methyl Ketone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methoxy-Tetramethyl-Cyclohexenyl Methyl Ketone allowed in the EU?
Methoxy-Tetramethyl-Cyclohexenyl Methyl Ketone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxy-Tetramethyl-Cyclohexenyl Methyl Ketone do in cosmetics?
Methoxy-Tetramethyl-Cyclohexenyl Methyl Ketone functions as: Perfuming / Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not explicitly listed in retrieved COSMILE entries.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methoxy-Tetramethyl-Cyclohexenyl Methyl Ketone?
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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