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Valeraldehyde Hexyleneglycol Acetal

INCI: VALERALDEHYDE HEXYLENEGLYCOL ACETAL

CAS Number
54546-26-8
Function
Fragrance (herbal, spicy, chamomile odor profile)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as fragrance component; use per IFRA guidelines

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

May hydrolyze under acidic conditions, releasing valeraldehyde — monitor pH stability. Store away from heat, sunlight, and oxidizers. Use per IFRA guidelines

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Valeraldehyde Hexyleneglycol Acetal safe in cosmetics?

May hydrolyze under acidic conditions, releasing valeraldehyde — monitor pH stability. Store away from heat, sunlight, and oxidizers. Use per IFRA guidelines The EU classifies Valeraldehyde Hexyleneglycol Acetal as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Valeraldehyde Hexyleneglycol Acetal allowed in the EU?

Valeraldehyde Hexyleneglycol Acetal EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Valeraldehyde Hexyleneglycol Acetal do in cosmetics?

Valeraldehyde Hexyleneglycol Acetal functions as: Fragrance (herbal, spicy, chamomile odor profile). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 54546-26-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Valeraldehyde Hexyleneglycol Acetal?

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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