Is Epoxyguaiene safe in cosmetics?
Epoxyguaiene has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Epoxyguaiene
INCI: EPOXYGUAIENE
Epoxyguaiene (CAS 68071-23-8 [^1_4][^1_7]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific prohibition under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Epoxyguaiene.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Epoxyguaiene.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Epoxyguaiene allowed in the EU?
Epoxyguaiene EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Epoxyguaiene do in cosmetics?
Epoxyguaiene functions as: Fragrance agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68071-23-8 [^1_4][^1_7].
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