Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Methyl Decenol

INCI: METHYL DECENOL

CAS Number
81782-77-6
Function
Fragrance (perfuming), masking, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not listed as prohibited or restricted.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Toxicological Studies

4 study endpoints found for Methyl Decenol. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOEL 10000 ppm oral rat oral REACH
NOEL 10000 ppm oral rat oral REACH
NOEL 1000 ppm oral rat oral REACH
NOEL 1000 ppm oral rat oral REACH

Expert Verdict

Standard fragrance allergen precautions. Potential sensitizer at high concentrations; should be assessed per IFRA standards. No specific EU allergen disclosure requirement (not among the 26+ listed allergens).. Unsaturated alcohol with a fresh, floral-green scent character; typical use levels 0.2-1% in skin care and up to 15-30% in pure parfum compositions.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methyl Decenol safe in cosmetics?

Standard fragrance allergen precautions. Potential sensitizer at high concentrations; should be assessed per IFRA standards. No specific EU allergen disclosure requirement (not among the 26+ listed allergens).. Unsaturated alcohol with a fresh, floral-green scent character; typical use levels 0.2-1% in skin care and up to 15-30% in pure parfum compositions. The EU classifies Methyl Decenol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE. 4 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Decenol?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Methyl Decenol?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Methyl Decenol is 10000 ppm based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 4 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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