Veratraldehyde

INCI: VERATRALDEHYDE

CAS Number
120-14-9
Function
Perfuming (fragrance ingredient)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; FDA 21 CFR 172.515 (food flavoring โ€” GRAS); permitted in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

GHS07 warning โ€” harmful if swallowed, causes skin irritation. Air sensitive. IFRA use level restrictions apply. Also known as methyl vanillin

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Veratraldehyde safe in cosmetics?

GHS07 warning โ€” harmful if swallowed, causes skin irritation. Air sensitive. IFRA use level restrictions apply. Also known as methyl vanillin The EU classifies Veratraldehyde as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Veratraldehyde allowed in the EU?

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

What does Veratraldehyde do in cosmetics?

Veratraldehyde functions as: Perfuming (fragrance ingredient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 120-14-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Veratraldehyde?

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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