Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
As an aliphatic aldehyde, potential skin sensitization and irritation at higher concentrations; standard IFRA restrictions likely apply. Aliphatic aldehyde providing fresh, green, or citrus-type fragrance notes; confirm CAS and any IFRA restriction levels directly through IFRA/RIFM databases before formulation use
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methylhexylacetaldehyde safe in cosmetics?
As an aliphatic aldehyde, potential skin sensitization and irritation at higher concentrations; standard IFRA restrictions likely apply. Aliphatic aldehyde providing fresh, green, or citrus-type fragrance notes; confirm CAS and any IFRA restriction levels directly through IFRA/RIFM databases before formulation use The EU classifies Methylhexylacetaldehyde as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methylhexylacetaldehyde allowed in the EU?
Methylhexylacetaldehyde EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methylhexylacetaldehyde do in cosmetics?
Methylhexylacetaldehyde functions as: Perfuming (fragrance ingredient) - aliphatic aldehyde used in fragrance compositions. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify via CosIng - not confirmed from available search results (the compound is distinct from acetaldehyde ethyl hexyl acetal, CAS 54484-73-0).
What is the Margin of Safety for Methylhexylacetaldehyde?
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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