Is 2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Naphthol safe in cosmetics?
2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Naphthol has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Naphthol
INCI: LISTED IN COSING UNDER OCTAHYDRO-TRIMETHYL-NAPHTHOL INCI VARIANTS
2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Naphthol (CAS Related isomers: 41199-19-3 (1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7 variant) ; exact CAS for 2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8 variant - verify in CosIng) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance (ambery/woody note). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Related isomers: 41199-19-3 (1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7 variant) ; exact CAS for 2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8 variant - verify in CosIng
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Function
Fragrance (ambery/woody note)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Fragrance ingredient; not specifically restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Naphthol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Naphthol.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Naphthol allowed in the EU?
2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Naphthol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Naphthol do in cosmetics?
2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8-Octahydro-2,5,5-Trimethyl-2-Naphthol functions as: Fragrance (ambery/woody note). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Related isomers: 41199-19-3 (1,2,3,4,4a,5,6,7 variant) ; exact CAS for 2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8 variant - verify in CosIng.
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