Trimethyl Hydroxymethyl Cyclohexanol

INCI: TRIMETHYL HYDROXYMETHYL CYCLOHEXANOL

CAS Number
195060-85-6 (specific INCI isomer); related to Terpin (p-menthane-1,8-diol) CAS 80-53-5
Function
Skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for cosmetic use; terpin (related compound) has pharmaceutical history as an expectorant

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Moderate molecular weight allows some dermal absorption โ€” relevant for leave-on formulations; confirm specific isomer (cis vs. trans) for regulatory filings; limited standalone CIR/SCCS assessment data

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trimethyl Hydroxymethyl Cyclohexanol safe in cosmetics?

Moderate molecular weight allows some dermal absorption โ€” relevant for leave-on formulations; confirm specific isomer (cis vs. trans) for regulatory filings; limited standalone CIR/SCCS assessment data The EU classifies Trimethyl Hydroxymethyl Cyclohexanol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Trimethyl Hydroxymethyl Cyclohexanol allowed in the EU?

Trimethyl Hydroxymethyl Cyclohexanol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Trimethyl Hydroxymethyl Cyclohexanol do in cosmetics?

Trimethyl Hydroxymethyl Cyclohexanol functions as: Skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 195060-85-6 (specific INCI isomer); related to Terpin (p-menthane-1,8-diol) CAS 80-53-5.

What is the Margin of Safety for Trimethyl Hydroxymethyl Cyclohexanol?

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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