Is Methoxycitronellal safe in cosmetics?
Methoxycitronellal has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methoxycitronellal
INCI: METHOXYCITRONELLAL
Methoxycitronellal (CAS Not confirmed from retrieved search results. Cross-check in CosIng - do not confuse with hydroxycitronellal (CAS 107-75-5), which is one of the original 26 EU-mandated fragrance allergens) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not confirmed from retrieved search results. Cross-check in CosIng - do not confuse with hydroxycitronellal (CAS 107-75-5), which is one of the original 26 EU-mandated fragrance allergens
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Function
Fragrance
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not specifically prohibited
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methoxycitronellal.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Methoxycitronellal — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methoxycitronellal allowed in the EU?
Methoxycitronellal EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methoxycitronellal do in cosmetics?
Methoxycitronellal functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed from retrieved search results. Cross-check in CosIng - do not confuse with hydroxycitronellal (CAS 107-75-5), which is one of the original 26 EU-mandated fragrance allergens.
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