Is Tetramethyldecenedione safe in cosmetics?
Tetramethyldecenedione has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tetramethyldecenedione
INCI: TETRAMETHYLDECENEDIONE
Tetramethyldecenedione (CAS Likely related to 2,5,7-trimethyl-2-decene-6,8-dione (CAS 13851-06-4) or tetramethyl analog) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient — dione structure suggests ketonic/woody fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Likely related to 2,5,7-trimethyl-2-decene-6,8-dione (CAS 13851-06-4) or tetramethyl analog
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Function
Fragrance ingredient — dione structure suggests ketonic/woody fragrance character
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted under general fragrance provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tetramethyldecenedione.
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetramethyldecenedione allowed in the EU?
Tetramethyldecenedione EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetramethyldecenedione do in cosmetics?
Tetramethyldecenedione functions as: Fragrance ingredient — dione structure suggests ketonic/woody fragrance character. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Likely related to 2,5,7-trimethyl-2-decene-6,8-dione (CAS 13851-06-4) or tetramethyl analog.
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