Is Cinnamonitrile safe in cosmetics?
Cinnamonitrile has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cinnamonitrile
INCI: CINNAMONITRILE
Cinnamonitrile (CAS 4360-47-8 (isomer unspecified); 1885-38-7 (E-isomer, cinnamyl nitrile)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient with spicy, cinnamon-like odor. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 0.077%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
4360-47-8 (isomer unspecified); 1885-38-7 (E-isomer, cinnamyl nitrile)
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Function
Fragrance ingredient with spicy, cinnamon-like odor
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
0.077%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no specific CIR monograph. RIFM safety assessment supports safe use at current declared levels
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cinnamonitrile.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Cinnamonitrile.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Cinnamonitrile by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
12
Lowest NOAEL
125 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1200 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA_REACH_reach_study_results_dossiers_23-05-2023.zip
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cinnamonitrile allowed in the EU?
Cinnamonitrile EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.077%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Cinnamonitrile do in cosmetics?
Cinnamonitrile functions as: Fragrance ingredient with spicy, cinnamon-like odor. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4360-47-8 (isomer unspecified); 1885-38-7 (E-isomer, cinnamyl nitrile).
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