Trimethyl-6-thiabicyclooctane

INCI: TRIMETHYL-6-THIABICYCLOOCTANE

CAS Number
68398-18-5 (racemic mixture) ; stereo-specific isomer: 5718-75-2
Function
Perfuming / Fragrance ingredient (minty, citrus, grapefruit character)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as 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

Not phototoxic/photoallergenic per RIFM; contains sulfur โ€” potential for off-odor if oxidized; store properly

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trimethyl-6-thiabicyclooctane safe in cosmetics?

Not phototoxic/photoallergenic per RIFM; contains sulfur โ€” potential for off-odor if oxidized; store properly The EU classifies Trimethyl-6-thiabicyclooctane as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Trimethyl-6-thiabicyclooctane allowed in the EU?

Trimethyl-6-thiabicyclooctane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Trimethyl-6-thiabicyclooctane do in cosmetics?

Trimethyl-6-thiabicyclooctane functions as: Perfuming / Fragrance ingredient (minty, citrus, grapefruit character). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68398-18-5 (racemic mixture) ; stereo-specific isomer: 5718-75-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Trimethyl-6-thiabicyclooctane?

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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