trans-2-Hexenyl Salicylate ⚠️

INCI: TRANS-2-HEXENYL SALICYLATE

CAS Number
68133-77-7
Function
Perfuming / Fragrance ingredient (green, floral, herbal note)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status restricted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as fragrance

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

HIGH PRIORITY: Hexyl salicylate (closest analog) is now CMR Cat. 2 reprotoxic under EU CLP and restricted under Omnibus Act VIII . Structural similarity means this ingredient could face similar regulatory action. Reproductive toxicity data must be verified. Apply precautionary concentration limits matching hexyl salicylate until substance-specific data available

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is trans-2-Hexenyl Salicylate ⚠️ safe in cosmetics?

HIGH PRIORITY: Hexyl salicylate (closest analog) is now CMR Cat. 2 reprotoxic under EU CLP and restricted under Omnibus Act VIII . Structural similarity means this ingredient could face similar regulatory action. Reproductive toxicity data must be verified. Apply precautionary concentration limits matching hexyl salicylate until substance-specific data available The EU classifies trans-2-Hexenyl Salicylate ⚠️ as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is trans-2-Hexenyl Salicylate ⚠️ allowed in the EU?

trans-2-Hexenyl Salicylate ⚠️ EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does trans-2-Hexenyl Salicylate ⚠️ do in cosmetics?

trans-2-Hexenyl Salicylate ⚠️ functions as: Perfuming / Fragrance ingredient (green, floral, herbal note). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68133-77-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for trans-2-Hexenyl Salicylate ⚠️?

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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