Is Amylcyclopentenone safe in cosmetics?
Amylcyclopentenone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Amylcyclopentenone
INCI: AMYLCYCLOPENTENONE
Amylcyclopentenone (CAS 25564-22-1 (2-pentyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance (jasmine bases, floral compositions). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Fragrance (jasmine bases, floral compositions)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted by FDA
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Amylcyclopentenone.
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IFRA Concentration Limits (12 Product Categories)
International Fragrance Association standards per product category. Restriction: Prohibition. Effective: 2008-01-01.
| Category | Max % | Category | Max % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Lip products) | 0.0% | 7a (Deodorant – not spray) | 0.0% |
| 2 (Body spray) | 0.0% | 7b (Deodorant spray) | 0.0% |
| 3 (Body cream) | 0.0% | 8 (Face cream) | 0.0% |
| 4 (Fine fragrance) | 0.0% | 9 (Soap) | 0.0% |
| 5a (Body lotion) | 0.0% | 10a (Household – non-spray) | 0.0% |
| 5b (Face cream leave-on) | 0.0% | 10b (Household – spray) | 0.0% |
| 5c (Hand cream) | 0.0% | 11a (Intimate – leave-on) | 0.0% |
| 5d (Baby cream) | 0.0% | 11b (Intimate – rinse) | 0.0% |
| 6 (Mouthwash) | 0.0% | 12 (Not for consumer exposure) | 0.0% |
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Amylcyclopentenone.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amylcyclopentenone allowed in the EU?
Amylcyclopentenone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Amylcyclopentenone do in cosmetics?
Amylcyclopentenone functions as: Fragrance (jasmine bases, floral compositions). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25564-22-1 (2-pentyl-2-cyclopenten-1-one).
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