Is Hexahydro-Methanoindene safe in cosmetics?
Hexahydro-Methanoindene has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hexahydro-Methanoindene
INCI: HEXAHYDRO-METHANOINDENE
Hexahydro-Methanoindene (CAS 2825-82-3 (tricyclo[5.2.1.0²,⁶]dec-3-ene)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance / intermediate hydrocarbon. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance / intermediate hydrocarbon
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed on TSCA Inventory; not specifically restricted under 21 CFR 700.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hexahydro-Methanoindene.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hexahydro-Methanoindene.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hexahydro-Methanoindene allowed in the EU?
Hexahydro-Methanoindene EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hexahydro-Methanoindene do in cosmetics?
Hexahydro-Methanoindene functions as: Fragrance / intermediate hydrocarbon. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2825-82-3 (tricyclo[5.2.1.0²,⁶]dec-3-ene).
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