Fragrance
ETHYL HYDROXYHEPTYL KETONE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A fragrance ketone giving fruity-floral notes. Used at very low percentages; like many synthetic fragrance ketones it carries a sensitization risk.
Function
Skin benefits
- Provides fruity-floral fragrance note
- Effective at very low use levels
- Industry IFRA-managed material
Known concerns
- Fragrance ketones can be skin sensitizers
- Limited public cosmetic safety review
- Use restricted by IFRA category limits
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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