Is Methyl Decenol safe in cosmetics?
Methyl Decenol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methyl Decenol
Also known as: EINECS 279-815-0
INCI: METHYL DECENOL
Methyl Decenol (CAS 81782-77-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance (perfuming), masking, skin conditioning. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance (perfuming), masking, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed - not listed as prohibited or restricted.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methyl Decenol.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Regulatory List Membership (3)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
EPA Safer Chemical Ingredients List (SCIL)
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Methyl Decenol.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
epa_safer_alternative
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
EINECS 279-815-0
Chemical Function
Solvent
Fragrance
Deodorizer
Softener and conditioner
Regulatory Lists
SCIL (9/2019)
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Decenol allowed in the EU?
Methyl Decenol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Decenol do in cosmetics?
Methyl Decenol functions as: Fragrance (perfuming), masking, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 81782-77-6.
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