Trimethyl-Pentyl-Dioxane

INCI: 2,4,6-TRIMETHYL-4-PHENYL-1,3-DIOXANE

CAS Number
5182-36-5 (2,4,6-Trimethyl-4-phenyl-1,3-dioxane isomer)
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically regulated; permitted in cosmetics as a fragrance component under general GRAS/fragrance exemption

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Ensure isomer specification; "dioxane" in the name is unrelated to 1,4-dioxane contamination concerns

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trimethyl-Pentyl-Dioxane safe in cosmetics?

Ensure isomer specification; "dioxane" in the name is unrelated to 1,4-dioxane contamination concerns The EU classifies Trimethyl-Pentyl-Dioxane as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Trimethyl-Pentyl-Dioxane allowed in the EU?

Trimethyl-Pentyl-Dioxane EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Trimethyl-Pentyl-Dioxane do in cosmetics?

Trimethyl-Pentyl-Dioxane functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5182-36-5 (2,4,6-Trimethyl-4-phenyl-1,3-dioxane isomer).

What is the Margin of Safety for Trimethyl-Pentyl-Dioxane?

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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