Is Cedryl Formate safe in cosmetics?
Cedryl Formate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cedryl Formate
Also known as: (3R-(3alpha,3abeta,6alpha,7beta,8aalpha))-Octahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-1H-3a,7-methanoazulen-6-yl formate, 1H-3-alpha,7-Methanoazulen-6-ol, octahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-, formate, (3R-(3-alpha,3a-beta,6-alpha,7-beta,8a-alpha))-, 1H-3a,7-Methanoazulen-6-ol, octahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-, 6-formate, (3R,3aS,6R,7R,8aS)-, 1H-3a,7-Methanoazulen-6-ol, octahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-, formate, (3R,3aS,6R,7R,8aS)-
INCI: CEDRYL FORMATE
Cedryl Formate (CAS 39900-38-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. 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
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted under general cosmetic provisions; no specific restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cedryl Formate.
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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 | 8100 | - | - |
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 Cedryl Formate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
(3R-(3alpha,3abeta,6alpha,7beta,8aalpha))-Octahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-1H-3a,7-methanoazulen-6-yl formate
1H-3-alpha,7-Methanoazulen-6-ol, octahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-, formate, (3R-(3-alpha,3a-beta,6-alpha,7-beta,8a-alpha))-
1H-3a,7-Methanoazulen-6-ol, octahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-, 6-formate, (3R,3aS,6R,7R,8aS)-
1H-3a,7-Methanoazulen-6-ol, octahydro-3,6,8,8-tetramethyl-, formate, (3R,3aS,6R,7R,8aS)-
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
IFRA Transparency
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cedryl Formate allowed in the EU?
Cedryl Formate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cedryl Formate do in cosmetics?
Cedryl Formate functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 39900-38-4.
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