Syringaldehyde

INCI: SYRINGALDEHYDE (4-HYDROXY-3,5-DIMETHOXYBENZALDEHYDE)

CAS Number
134-96-3
Function
Fragrance agent, flavor agent; skin conditioning; antioxidant support
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; also recognized as a flavor/fragrance ingredient

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Classified H302 (harmful if swallowed), H315 (skin irritant), H319 (eye irritant), H335 (respiratory irritant) per GHS/CLP; aldehyde group requires careful formulation to avoid irritation; must not be used at concentrations causing sensitization

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Syringaldehyde safe in cosmetics?

Classified H302 (harmful if swallowed), H315 (skin irritant), H319 (eye irritant), H335 (respiratory irritant) per GHS/CLP; aldehyde group requires careful formulation to avoid irritation; must not be used at concentrations causing sensitization The EU classifies Syringaldehyde as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Syringaldehyde allowed in the EU?

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

What does Syringaldehyde do in cosmetics?

Syringaldehyde functions as: Fragrance agent, flavor agent; skin conditioning; antioxidant support. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 134-96-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Syringaldehyde?

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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