Rhodinol

INCI: RHODINOL

CAS Number
6812-78-8 (also cross-referenced with dl-Citronellol 106-22-9)
Function
Fragrance (perfuming)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS for flavoring (FEMA 2980); permitted in cosmetics as fragrance ingredient

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Classified H315 (skin irritation), H317 (skin sensitization), H318 (serious eye damage); requires mandatory EU allergen declaration; natural grade contains ฮฒ-caryophyllene, citronellol, and geraniol

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component natural-origin ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rhodinol safe in cosmetics?

Classified H315 (skin irritation), H317 (skin sensitization), H318 (serious eye damage); requires mandatory EU allergen declaration; natural grade contains ฮฒ-caryophyllene, citronellol, and geraniol The EU classifies Rhodinol as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Rhodinol allowed in the EU?

Rhodinol EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Rhodinol do in cosmetics?

Rhodinol functions as: Fragrance (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6812-78-8 (also cross-referenced with dl-Citronellol 106-22-9).

What is the Margin of Safety for Rhodinol?

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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