Is BENZALDEHYDE DIMETHYLACETAL safe in cosmetics?
BENZALDEHYDE DIMETHYLACETAL has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
BENZALDEHYDE DIMETHYLACETAL
Also known as: 4-07-00-00513, BRN 2044501, Dimethoxymethylbenzene, EINECS 214-413-0, FEMA No. 2128 (+2 more)
BENZALDEHYDE DIMETHYLACETAL (CAS 1125-88-8) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Perfuming
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
dimethoxymethylbenzene
InChIKey
HEVMDQBCAHEHDY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
Not specifically regulated
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HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies
1 human repeat insult patch test aggregated from dermatological literature.
| Test Type | N | Sensitized | Dose µg/cm² | NESIL µg/cm² | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMT | - | 0 | 2700 | - | - |
PubChem Annotations
Safety and regulatory annotations from PubChem (NCBI) aggregated sources.
Regulatory (3)
JECFA Number
837
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
JECFA Evaluation
alpha,alpha-DIMETHOXYTOLUENE | 2001 | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent | TRS 909-JECFA 57/73 | FAS 48-JECFA 57/227
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
JECFA Evaluation
BENZALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL | 2001 | No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent | TRS 909-JECFA 57/73 | FAS 48-JECFA 57/227
Source: Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
FDA Substances Added to Food (EAFUS)
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for BENZALDEHYDE DIMETHYLACETAL.
Regulatory Flags
cosing-sourced
eu-permitted
fragrance
needs-enrichment
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
Known Synonyms
4-07-00-00513
BRN 2044501
Dimethoxymethylbenzene
EINECS 214-413-0
FEMA No. 2128
Toluene, alpha,alpha-dimethoxy-
UNII-W6T83K35CA
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Europe
IFRA Transparency
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is BENZALDEHYDE DIMETHYLACETAL allowed in the EU?
BENZALDEHYDE DIMETHYLACETAL EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does BENZALDEHYDE DIMETHYLACETAL do in cosmetics?
BENZALDEHYDE DIMETHYLACETAL functions as: Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1125-88-8.
Is BENZALDEHYDE DIMETHYLACETAL used outside cosmetics?
BENZALDEHYDE DIMETHYLACETAL also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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