Tricyclopentadiene
INCI: NOT ASSIGNED — NOT A RECOGNIZED COSMETIC INGREDIENT
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
🔴 NOT for cosmetic use. This is an industrial monomer/intermediate. Potentially harmful via inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion. Highly flammable. May be confused with tricyclodecane-based cosmetic ingredients — verify supplier documentation carefully.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tricyclopentadiene safe in cosmetics?
🔴 NOT for cosmetic use. This is an industrial monomer/intermediate. Potentially harmful via inhalation, skin contact, and ingestion. Highly flammable. May be confused with tricyclodecane-based cosmetic ingredients — verify supplier documentation carefully. The EU classifies Tricyclopentadiene as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Tricyclopentadiene allowed in the EU?
Tricyclopentadiene EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tricyclopentadiene do in cosmetics?
Tricyclopentadiene functions as: Industrial chemical intermediate; used in resin/polymer synthesis, not cosmetics. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2646-04-2 (standard assignment for tricyclopentadiene).
What is the Margin of Safety for Tricyclopentadiene?
not established 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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