Vetiveryl Acetate

INCI: VETIVERYL ACETATE

CAS Number
117-98-6 / 62563-80-8 / 84082-84-8 (complex mixture, multiple CAS)
Function
Fragrance (perfuming)
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status restricted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; FEMA \#4218; JECFA (2008) โ€” no concern as food flavouring, but this does NOT apply to cosmetic dermal use

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

๐Ÿšจ CRITICAL: SCCS concluded this substance is unsafe for cosmetic use; genotoxic concern is the primary flag; phototoxic potential could not be ruled out; skin/eye irritation confirmed; do not formulate without an updated safety dossier clearing genotoxicity

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vetiveryl Acetate safe in cosmetics?

๐Ÿšจ CRITICAL: SCCS concluded this substance is unsafe for cosmetic use; genotoxic concern is the primary flag; phototoxic potential could not be ruled out; skin/eye irritation confirmed; do not formulate without an updated safety dossier clearing genotoxicity The EU classifies Vetiveryl Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Vetiveryl Acetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Vetiveryl Acetate do in cosmetics?

Vetiveryl Acetate functions as: Fragrance (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 117-98-6 / 62563-80-8 / 84082-84-8 (complex mixture, multiple CAS).

What is the Margin of Safety for Vetiveryl Acetate?

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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