Is 2-Carenyl Methyl Ketone safe in cosmetics?
2-Carenyl Methyl Ketone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
2-Carenyl Methyl Ketone
INCI: 2-CARENYL METHYL KETONE
2-Carenyl Methyl Ketone (CAS Not identified in CosIng/ECHA databases (terpene ketone; may be characterized by fragrance industry internal codes)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not identified in CosIng/ECHA databases (terpene ketone; may be characterized by fragrance industry internal codes)
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Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No specific FDA restriction; fragrance ingredient under FEMA/RIFM framework
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 2-Carenyl Methyl Ketone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 2-Carenyl Methyl Ketone.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Carenyl Methyl Ketone allowed in the EU?
2-Carenyl Methyl Ketone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-Carenyl Methyl Ketone do in cosmetics?
2-Carenyl Methyl Ketone functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not identified in CosIng/ECHA databases (terpene ketone; may be characterized by fragrance industry internal codes).
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