Is Fragrance safe in cosmetics?
Fragrance has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Fragrance
INCI: FRAGRANCE
Fragrance (CAS N/A — composite mixture; individual components have individual CAS numbers) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Masking, Perfuming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
N/A — composite mixture; individual components have individual CAS numbers
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Function
Masking, Perfuming
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted - exempt from individual ingredient disclosure under 21 CFR 701.3; MoCRA does not change fragrance exemption for labeling
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Fragrance.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
synergy
{"inci_name_2": "Cyclodextrin", "synergy_type": "color-stability", "synergy_description": "Encapsulation for fragrance protection and controlled release", "combined_benefit": "Extended fragrance longevity, reduced volatility, improved stability", "efficacy_multiplier": "2.3x", "mechanism_of_action": "Cyclodextrin encapsulates fragrance molecules protecting from oxidation and controlling release", …
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Fragrance.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fragrance allowed in the EU?
Fragrance EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Fragrance do in cosmetics?
Fragrance functions as: Masking, Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: N/A — composite mixture; individual components have individual CAS numbers.
Compliance Tools
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