1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta-γ-2-benzopyran
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Galaxolide is one of the most widely used synthetic musks in the fragrance industry, known for its sweet, floral, musky odor profile. It is listed on EU Annex III under reference number 67, with restrictions applicable to rinse-off and oral care products. Environmental studies have identified it as persistent and potentially bioaccumulative, leading to regulatory scrutiny in the EU.
Skin benefits
- Provides long-lasting fragrance to cosmetic products
Known concerns
- EU Annex III restricted for rinse-off and oral care products
- Suspected persistent and bioaccumulative (vPvB) environmental pollutant
- May accumulate in aquatic organisms
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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