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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited publicly available safety data; nitrile functional group warrants toxicological caution; structurally related to cinnamic derivatives with known sensitization potential. Cinnamic nitrile derivative used as a fragrance modifier; relatively niche ingredient
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methylcinnamonitrile safe in cosmetics?
Limited publicly available safety data; nitrile functional group warrants toxicological caution; structurally related to cinnamic derivatives with known sensitization potential. Cinnamic nitrile derivative used as a fragrance modifier; relatively niche ingredient The EU classifies Methylcinnamonitrile as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methylcinnamonitrile allowed in the EU?
Methylcinnamonitrile EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methylcinnamonitrile do in cosmetics?
Methylcinnamonitrile functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1885-38-7 (alpha-methylcinnamonitrile - verify against CosIng directly, as this was not fully confirmed in retrieved results).
What is the Margin of Safety for Methylcinnamonitrile?
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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