Is Mixed Ionones safe in cosmetics?
Mixed Ionones has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Mixed Ionones
INCI: MIXED IONONES
Mixed Ionones (CAS 8013-90-9 (mixture); individual isomers include 14901-07-6 (β-ionone), 127-41-3 (α-ionone), 79-76-5 (γ-ionone)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient; declared under "PARFUM" on cosmetic labels. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
8013-90-9 (mixture); individual isomers include 14901-07-6 (β-ionone), 127-41-3 (α-ionone), 79-76-5 (γ-ionone)
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Function
Fragrance ingredient; declared under "PARFUM" on cosmetic labels
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; not prohibited or restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Mixed Ionones.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Mixed Ionones — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mixed Ionones allowed in the EU?
Mixed Ionones EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Mixed Ionones do in cosmetics?
Mixed Ionones functions as: Fragrance ingredient; declared under "PARFUM" on cosmetic labels. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8013-90-9 (mixture); individual isomers include 14901-07-6 (β-ionone), 127-41-3 (α-ionone), 79-76-5 (γ-ionone).
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