Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Antioxidant properties noted; four conjugated double bonds increase oxidative instability — must store under nitrogen/cool conditions to prevent peroxide formation and potential sensitizer generation; structurally related to geranylgeraniol
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetramethyl-hexadecatetraen-3-ol safe in cosmetics?
Antioxidant properties noted; four conjugated double bonds increase oxidative instability — must store under nitrogen/cool conditions to prevent peroxide formation and potential sensitizer generation; structurally related to geranylgeraniol The EU classifies Tetramethyl-hexadecatetraen-3-ol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Tetramethyl-hexadecatetraen-3-ol allowed in the EU?
Tetramethyl-hexadecatetraen-3-ol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetramethyl-hexadecatetraen-3-ol do in cosmetics?
Tetramethyl-hexadecatetraen-3-ol functions as: Fragrance (Parfum). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68931-30-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tetramethyl-hexadecatetraen-3-ol?
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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