Is C14 Ketones safe in cosmetics?
C14 Ketones has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
C14 Ketones
Also known as: EINECS 270-614-3
INCI: C14 KETONES
C14 Ketones (CAS 68458-86-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming (Fragrance). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Perfuming (Fragrance)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
No published MoS; IFRA compliance serves as risk management framework
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for C14 Ketones.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (1)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for C14 Ketones.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
EINECS 270-614-3
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is C14 Ketones allowed in the EU?
C14 Ketones EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does C14 Ketones do in cosmetics?
C14 Ketones functions as: Perfuming (Fragrance). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68458-86-6.
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