4-METHYLPENTAN-2-OL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A branched-chain aliphatic alcohol (also called methyl isobutyl carbinol or MIBC) with mild characteristic odor, used as a fragrance ingredient and solvent with no significant EU regulatory concerns.
4-Methylpentan-2-ol is a branched secondary alcohol used as a fragrance ingredient and solvent in cosmetic formulations. It is not listed in EU cosmetic regulation Annexes II or III and has no significant ECHA hazard classifications. It has a long history of safe use in industrial and cosmetic applications. Typical use is at low concentrations as a fragrance or processing aid.
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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