9-DECENYL PROPIONATE

Fragrance

68

Moderate

CAS Number: 68480-06-8

About 9-DECENYL PROPIONATE

A fragrance ingredient used mainly for scent, not skin treatment. It is usually manageable at low levels, but perfume materials can still irritate sensitive skin or eyes.

Detailed Analysis

9-DECENYL PROPIONATE is a fragrance ester used primarily to build odor character in fragrances or fragranced cosmetics. It offers little direct skin benefit, so the safety assessment depends mostly on irritation, sensitization, and any hazard classifications present in the raw-material data. The listed hazard codes push this one below the gentlest fragrance materials.

What It Does

PERFUMING

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ Can irritate skin
  • ⚠ Fragrance materials can still irritate sensitive skin

Safety Score

68

Moderate

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for skin concerns or allergies.