Is Geranyl Nonanoate safe in cosmetics?
Geranyl Nonanoate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Geranyl Nonanoate
INCI: GERANYL NONANOATE
Geranyl Nonanoate (CAS ScienceDirect / Food Chem Toxicol 183) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient (perfuming); not approved for flavor use. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance ingredient (perfuming); not approved for flavor use
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not specifically prohibited under 21 CFR; no FEMA GRAS listing
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Geranyl Nonanoate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Geranyl Nonanoate.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Geranyl Nonanoate allowed in the EU?
Geranyl Nonanoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Geranyl Nonanoate do in cosmetics?
Geranyl Nonanoate functions as: Fragrance ingredient (perfuming); not approved for flavor use. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: ScienceDirect / Food Chem Toxicol 183.
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