Tetramethylnona-6,8-dien-3-one

INCI: 2,4,4,7-TETRAMETHYLNONA-6,8-DIEN-3-ONE (ALSO: LABIENONE)

CAS Number
81782-89-0
Function
Fragrance / Perfuming agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted; permitted in cosmetics as a fragrance ingredient. RIFM safety assessment completed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Evaluated for genotoxicity, repeated-dose toxicity, reproductive toxicity, phototoxicity/photoallergenicity, and skin sensitization โ€” all supported by existing data

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tetramethylnona-6,8-dien-3-one safe in cosmetics?

Evaluated for genotoxicity, repeated-dose toxicity, reproductive toxicity, phototoxicity/photoallergenicity, and skin sensitization โ€” all supported by existing data The EU classifies Tetramethylnona-6,8-dien-3-one as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Tetramethylnona-6,8-dien-3-one allowed in the EU?

Tetramethylnona-6,8-dien-3-one EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Tetramethylnona-6,8-dien-3-one do in cosmetics?

Tetramethylnona-6,8-dien-3-one functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 81782-89-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Tetramethylnona-6,8-dien-3-one?

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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