Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal (Helional)
INCI: METHYLENEDIOXYPHENYL METHYLPROPANAL
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
May cause allergic reactions in sensitized individuals; classified as a potential skin sensitizer; generally regarded as safe at typical use levels in fragrances. Known commercially as Helional (IFF trade name); delivers a distinctive fresh, marine-floral, "ocean breeze" scent with lily-of-the-valley character; excellent stability and low volatility provide longevity in formulations; a cornerstone ingredient for aquatic and ozonic fragrance accords
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal (Helional) safe in cosmetics?
May cause allergic reactions in sensitized individuals; classified as a potential skin sensitizer; generally regarded as safe at typical use levels in fragrances. Known commercially as Helional (IFF trade name); delivers a distinctive fresh, marine-floral, "ocean breeze" scent with lily-of-the-valley character; excellent stability and low volatility provide longevity in formulations; a cornerstone ingredient for aquatic and ozonic fragrance accords The EU classifies Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal (Helional) as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal (Helional) allowed in the EU?
Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal (Helional) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal (Helional) do in cosmetics?
Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal (Helional) functions as: Fragrance ingredient (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1205-17-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methylenedioxyphenyl Methylpropanal (Helional)?
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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