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Fragrance

DECANENITRILE

CAS 1975-78-6
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

A C10 nitrile used in fragrance. PubChem flags it for skin irritation and severe aquatic toxicity; nitriles also raise metabolic-cyanide concerns. Avoid in leave-on cosmetics.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance note

Known concerns

  • Skin irritation (H315)
  • Very toxic to aquatic life (H400/H410)
  • Metabolic cyanide concern from nitriles
  • Not CIR reviewed

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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