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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects; potential skin and eye irritant at high concentrations; handle in well-ventilated areas. Waxy, fruity, fatty odor with pineapple character; soluble in ethanol, benzene, chloroform, and acetone; synthetic origin
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Nonyl Ketone safe in cosmetics?
Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects; potential skin and eye irritant at high concentrations; handle in well-ventilated areas. Waxy, fruity, fatty odor with pineapple character; soluble in ethanol, benzene, chloroform, and acetone; synthetic origin The EU classifies Methyl Nonyl Ketone as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Nonyl Ketone allowed in the EU?
Methyl Nonyl Ketone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Nonyl Ketone do in cosmetics?
Methyl Nonyl Ketone functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 112-12-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Nonyl 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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