Is Cedrene safe in cosmetics?
Cedrene has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cedrene
INCI: CEDRENE
Cedrene (CAS 11028-42-5 (mixture); 469-61-4 (α-Cedrene); 546-28-1 (β-Cedrene)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming / fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
11028-42-5 (mixture); 469-61-4 (α-Cedrene); 546-28-1 (β-Cedrene)
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Function
Perfuming / fragrance
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted fragrance ingredient; FDA does not pre-approve fragrance chemicals individually
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cedrene.
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IFRA Concentration Limits (12 Product Categories)
International Fragrance Association standards per product category. Restriction: Restriction. Effective: 2021-02-10.
| Category | Max % | Category | Max % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Lip products) | 0.4% | 7a (Deodorant – not spray) | 0.4% |
| 2 (Body spray) | 0.12% | 7b (Deodorant spray) | 0.4% |
| 3 (Body cream) | 0.4% | 8 (Face cream) | 0.13% |
| 4 (Fine fragrance) | 1.9% | 9 (Soap) | 0.79% |
| 5a (Body lotion) | 0.4% | 10a (Household – non-spray) | 0.79% |
| 5b (Face cream leave-on) | 0.4% | 10b (Household – spray) | No Restriction% |
| 5c (Hand cream) | 0.4% | 11a (Intimate – leave-on) | 0.13% |
| 5d (Baby cream) | 0.13% | 11b (Intimate – rinse) | 0.13% |
| 6 (Mouthwash) | 0.4% | 12 (Not for consumer exposure) | No Restriction% |
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cedrene.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cedrene allowed in the EU?
Cedrene EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cedrene do in cosmetics?
Cedrene functions as: Perfuming / fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 11028-42-5 (mixture); 469-61-4 (α-Cedrene); 546-28-1 (β-Cedrene).
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