Is Leptospermone safe in cosmetics?
Leptospermone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Leptospermone
Also known as: UNII-2F8XBE046L
INCI: LEPTOSPERMONE
Leptospermone (CAS 567-75-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Cosmetic agent (β-triketone; natural constituent of Leptospermum essential oils). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Cosmetic agent (β-triketone; natural constituent of Leptospermum essential oils)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,2,4,4-tetramethyl-6-(3-methylbutanoyl)cyclohexane-1,3,5-trione
InChIKey
YDWYMAHAWHBPPT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR restriction; EPA-registered as herbicidal active substance (HPPD inhibitor)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Leptospermone.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Leptospermone.
Regulatory Flags
essential-oil
Known Synonyms
UNII-2F8XBE046L
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Leptospermone allowed in the EU?
Leptospermone EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Leptospermone do in cosmetics?
Leptospermone functions as: Cosmetic agent (β-triketone; natural constituent of Leptospermum essential oils). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 567-75-9.
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