Is Terpineol Acetate (Terpinyl Acetate) safe in cosmetics?
Terpineol Acetate (Terpinyl Acetate) has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Terpineol Acetate (Terpinyl Acetate)
INCI: TERPINEOL ACETATE
Terpineol Acetate (Terpinyl Acetate) (CAS 8007-35-0 (isomer mixture); 80-26-2 (α-terpineol acetate)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance; masking agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
8007-35-0 (isomer mixture); 80-26-2 (α-terpineol acetate)
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Function
Fragrance; masking agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted in cosmetics; FEMA GRAS \#3047 for flavoring
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Terpineol Acetate (Terpinyl Acetate) allowed in the EU?
Terpineol Acetate (Terpinyl Acetate) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Terpineol Acetate (Terpinyl Acetate) do in cosmetics?
Terpineol Acetate (Terpinyl Acetate) functions as: Fragrance; masking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8007-35-0 (isomer mixture); 80-26-2 (α-terpineol acetate).
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