Scentenal

INCI: SCENTENAL [^1_8]

CAS Number
86803-90-9 [^1_7]
Function
Perfuming (synthetic aldehyde — metallic-green, ozonic, watery-floral fragrance) [^1_7][^1_9]
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as a fragrance ingredient under general FDCA provisions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Firmenich proprietary ingredient; low acute toxicity, non-bioaccumulative; stable in alkaline media [^1_7][^1_10]

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Scentenal safe in cosmetics?

Firmenich proprietary ingredient; low acute toxicity, non-bioaccumulative; stable in alkaline media [^1_7][^1_10] The EU classifies Scentenal as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Scentenal allowed in the EU?

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

What does Scentenal do in cosmetics?

Scentenal functions as: Perfuming (synthetic aldehyde — metallic-green, ozonic, watery-floral fragrance) [^1_7][^1_9]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 86803-90-9 [^1_7].

What is the Margin of Safety for Scentenal?

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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