Is Hibiscolide safe in cosmetics?
Hibiscolide has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Hibiscolide
INCI: HIBISCOLIDE
Hibiscolide (CAS 6707-60-4 (12-Oxahexadecanolide)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient — macrocyclic musk (oriental/musk family). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance ingredient — macrocyclic musk (oriental/musk family)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — not specifically restricted under 21 CFR
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Hibiscolide.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Hibiscolide.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hibiscolide allowed in the EU?
Hibiscolide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Hibiscolide do in cosmetics?
Hibiscolide functions as: Fragrance ingredient — macrocyclic musk (oriental/musk family). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 6707-60-4 (12-Oxahexadecanolide).
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