Is Decahydro‑β‑Naphthol safe in cosmetics?
Decahydro‑β‑Naphthol has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Decahydro‑β‑Naphthol
INCI: DECAHYDRO-BETA-NAPHTHOL
Decahydro‑β‑Naphthol (CAS Commonly associated with decahydro‑2‑naphthol; specific CAS not clearly standardized in public cosmetic lists (trade suppliers list “decahydro‑2‑naphthol” generically).) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient with polycyclic musk-like or woody note. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Commonly associated with decahydro‑2‑naphthol; specific CAS not clearly standardized in public cosmetic lists (trade suppliers list “decahydro‑2‑naphthol” generically).
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Function
Fragrance ingredient with polycyclic musk-like or woody note
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Used as fragrance; no specific FDA cosmetic restriction identified; safety overseen under general requirement that ingredients be safe for intended use
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decahydro‑β‑Naphthol allowed in the EU?
Decahydro‑β‑Naphthol EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decahydro‑β‑Naphthol do in cosmetics?
Decahydro‑β‑Naphthol functions as: Fragrance ingredient with polycyclic musk-like or woody note. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Commonly associated with decahydro‑2‑naphthol; specific CAS not clearly standardized in public cosmetic lists (trade suppliers list “decahydro‑2‑naphthol” generically)..
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