Tridecan-2-one
INCI: TRIDECAN-2-ONE (ALSO: METHYL UNDECYL KETONE, 2-TRIDECANONE)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Natural occurrence in several food products. Potential insecticidal properties at high concentrations (used as natural pest deterrent in agriculture). Low concern at fragrance use levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tridecan-2-one safe in cosmetics?
Natural occurrence in several food products. Potential insecticidal properties at high concentrations (used as natural pest deterrent in agriculture). Low concern at fragrance use levels. The EU classifies Tridecan-2-one as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Tridecan-2-one allowed in the EU?
Tridecan-2-one EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tridecan-2-one do in cosmetics?
Tridecan-2-one functions as: Fragrance ingredient; also found naturally in rue oil; herbaceous/fatty odor. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 593-08-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Tridecan-2-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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