Is Viverra Civetta safe in cosmetics?
Viverra Civetta has a safety rating of "POOR" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: prohibited.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Viverra Civetta
INCI: VIVERRA CIVETTA
Viverra Civetta (CAS 68916-26-7 (civet absolute)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance (musk-like), masking agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance (musk-like), masking agent
Safety Rating
POOR
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
prohibited
US Notes
Not explicitly banned but subject to CITES/ESA import restrictions; synthetic alternatives strongly preferred
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Viverra Civetta.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Viverra Civetta.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Viverra Civetta allowed in the EU?
Viverra Civetta EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Viverra Civetta do in cosmetics?
Viverra Civetta functions as: Fragrance (musk-like), masking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68916-26-7 (civet absolute).
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