Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Fragrance ingredient with H302 (harmful if swallowed) and H318 (serious eye damage) hazards; readily biodegradable. Adequate margin of safety established.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenylisohexanol safe in cosmetics?
Fragrance ingredient with H302 (harmful if swallowed) and H318 (serious eye damage) hazards; readily biodegradable. Adequate margin of safety established. The EU classifies Phenylisohexanol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Phenylisohexanol allowed in the EU?
Phenylisohexanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenylisohexanol do in cosmetics?
Phenylisohexanol functions as: Perfuming (fragrance ingredient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 55066-48-3 [^1_18].
What is the Margin of Safety for Phenylisohexanol?
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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