Sodium Citronellate

INCI: SODIUM CITRONELLATE

CAS Number
757245-27-5
Function
Antidandruff agent, antimicrobial; sodium salt of citronellic acid
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Not recommended for fragrance use at the Good Scents Company database; related compounds (citronellol, citronellal) are EU-declared allergens; oxidation products may increase sensitization risk

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Citronellate safe in cosmetics?

Not recommended for fragrance use at the Good Scents Company database; related compounds (citronellol, citronellal) are EU-declared allergens; oxidation products may increase sensitization risk The EU classifies Sodium Citronellate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium Citronellate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Citronellate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Citronellate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Citronellate functions as: Antidandruff agent, antimicrobial; sodium salt of citronellic acid. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 757245-27-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Citronellate?

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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