Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited standalone toxicological data publicly available. As a fragrance ingredient, subject to IFRA guidelines and RIFM safety assessments. Potential for skin sensitization at higher concentrations (standard for fragrance esters).. Cyclic ester with a musky/woody scent profile; used as a fragrance building block.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Cyclooctanecarboxylate safe in cosmetics?
Limited standalone toxicological data publicly available. As a fragrance ingredient, subject to IFRA guidelines and RIFM safety assessments. Potential for skin sensitization at higher concentrations (standard for fragrance esters).. Cyclic ester with a musky/woody scent profile; used as a fragrance building block. The EU classifies Methyl Cyclooctanecarboxylate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Cyclooctanecarboxylate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Cyclooctanecarboxylate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Cyclooctanecarboxylate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Cyclooctanecarboxylate functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4352-98-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Cyclooctanecarboxylate?
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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