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2-METHYL-2-OCTANOL

CAS 628-44-4
82

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

2-methyl-2-octanol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

This branched octanol is an aroma chemical with no EU restriction under Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. It is registered under REACH and has been assessed by the fragrance industry's independent safety panel (RIFM) as safe for use in cosmetic applications at current exposure levels. Its chemical class (secondary alcohol) presents low order of toxicity in both acute and repeat-dose dermatological studies.

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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