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ETHYL 2-METHYL-4-OXO-6-PENTYLCYCLOHEX-2-ENECARBOXYLATE
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Fine
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A synthetic cyclohexenecarboxylate ester used as a fragrance ingredient, it is classified as harmful to aquatic life and should be handled with environmental precautions in cosmetic formulations.
This cyclohexene derivative functions as a fragrance ingredient imparting warm, amber-like notes to cosmetic products. It carries the EU GHS hazard classification H412 (harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects), placing it among fragrance substances of environmental concern. While not a skin sensitiser itself, its aquatic toxicity profile restricts its concentration in rinse-off products.
Known concerns
- H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
- Environmental hazard — concentration limits apply in rinse-off formulations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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