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Fragrance

CYCLOHEXYLCYCLOHEXANONE

CAS 90-42-6
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A bicyclic ketone used as a woody/musky fragrance note. Mild skin irritant per GHS; safe at IFRA-compliant fragrance levels but not a leave-on active.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Bicyclic ketone fragrance ingredient
  • Provides woody/musky note

Known concerns

  • GHS: skin irritation and aquatic toxicity
  • Fragrance allergen potential
  • Limited cosmetic-specific dossier
  • Use should follow IFRA limits

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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