Phenylacetaldehyde Glyceryl 1,2-Cyclic Acetal

INCI: PHENYLACETALDEHYDE GLYCERYL 1,2-CYCLIC ACETAL

CAS Number
Component of 29895-73-6 mixture (specific isomer: (2-benzyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methanol)
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; IFRA compliance standard

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Positive in BlueScreen cytotoxicity assay but negative in Ames test and in vitro micronucleus test โ€” overall not genotoxic.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phenylacetaldehyde Glyceryl 1,2-Cyclic Acetal safe in cosmetics?

Positive in BlueScreen cytotoxicity assay but negative in Ames test and in vitro micronucleus test โ€” overall not genotoxic. The EU classifies Phenylacetaldehyde Glyceryl 1,2-Cyclic Acetal as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Phenylacetaldehyde Glyceryl 1,2-Cyclic Acetal allowed in the EU?

Phenylacetaldehyde Glyceryl 1,2-Cyclic Acetal EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Phenylacetaldehyde Glyceryl 1,2-Cyclic Acetal do in cosmetics?

Phenylacetaldehyde Glyceryl 1,2-Cyclic Acetal functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Component of 29895-73-6 mixture (specific isomer: (2-benzyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl)methanol).

What is the Margin of Safety for Phenylacetaldehyde Glyceryl 1,2-Cyclic Acetal?

adequate 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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