Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
RIFM safety assessment indicates no skin sensitization concern under current declared levels of use; read-across data from cinnamyl alcohol (CAS 104-54-1) shows calculated MOE >100 for reproductive toxicity. Alpha-methylcinnamyl alcohol; assessed using read-across from cinnamaldehyde and cinnamyl alcohol analogs; phototoxicity/photoallergenicity evaluated with no significant concerns at current use levels
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methylcinnamyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?
RIFM safety assessment indicates no skin sensitization concern under current declared levels of use; read-across data from cinnamyl alcohol (CAS 104-54-1) shows calculated MOE >100 for reproductive toxicity. Alpha-methylcinnamyl alcohol; assessed using read-across from cinnamaldehyde and cinnamyl alcohol analogs; phototoxicity/photoallergenicity evaluated with no significant concerns at current use levels The EU classifies Methylcinnamyl Alcohol as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methylcinnamyl Alcohol allowed in the EU?
Methylcinnamyl Alcohol EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methylcinnamyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?
Methylcinnamyl Alcohol functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1504-55-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methylcinnamyl Alcohol?
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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