Is Sodium Citronellate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Citronellate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sodium Citronellate
INCI: SODIUM CITRONELLATE
Sodium Citronellate (CAS 757245-27-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antidandruff agent, antimicrobial; sodium salt of citronellic acid. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antidandruff agent, antimicrobial; sodium salt of citronellic acid
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
sodium 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enoate
InChIKey
FYTROOSERIMSPZ-UHFFFAOYSA-M
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sodium Citronellate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-dandruff
Biocide
Deodorizer
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sodium Citronellate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Chemical Function
Biocide
Deodorizer
Anti-dandruff
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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