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ACETALDEHYDE ETHYL CIS-3-HEXENYL ACETAL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
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A fruity-green acetal fragrance ingredient combining acetaldehyde with a hexenyl moiety, carrying a flammability warning (H226) and subject to EU allergen declaration requirements.
Acetaldehyde ethyl cis-3-hexenyl acetal is a mixed acetal derived from acetaldehyde and cis-3-hexen-1-ol. It carries GHS hazard statement H226 (flammable liquid and vapour) classified with signal word 'Warning', requiring handling precautions. It is not listed in EU CosIng Annex III restrictions, but its flammability classification means formulations containing it require standard explosive/fire precautions during manufacturing. PubChem safety score 73. Under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 it is subject to fragrance allergen declaration thresholds.
Known concerns
- H226 — flammable liquid and vapour
- fragrance allergen — EU label declaration required
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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