Is Tetramethyl-Octanal safe in cosmetics?
Tetramethyl-Octanal has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tetramethyl-Octanal
INCI: TETRAMETHYL OCTANAL (2,5,7,7-TETRAMETHYLOCTANAL; TRADE NAME: LYRISAL)
Tetramethyl-Octanal (CAS 114119-97-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2,5,7,7-tetramethyloctanal
InChIKey
HZAYXCABCQOHLC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically regulated; falls under general fragrance ingredient allowance
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tetramethyl-Octanal.
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EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
Signal Word
Warning
Pictograms
Harmful / IrritantEnvironmental Hazard
Hazard Class and Category
Skin Irrit. 2; Skin Sens. 1; Aquatic Chronic 2
Hazard Statements
- H315 Causes skin irritation
- H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction
- H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Inserted via ATP: CLP00
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
Ceased manufacture
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tetramethyl-Octanal.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetramethyl-Octanal allowed in the EU?
Tetramethyl-Octanal EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetramethyl-Octanal do in cosmetics?
Tetramethyl-Octanal functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 114119-97-0.
Is Tetramethyl-Octanal used outside cosmetics?
Tetramethyl-Octanal also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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