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HEXAHYDRO-METHANOINDEN-6-YL ISOBUTYRATE

CAS 68039-39-4
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A fragrance ingredient with a herbaceous scent; may irritate eyes in concentrated form.

This is a synthetic polycyclic fragrance compound used for woody, amber notes. It carries the GHS hazard H319 (serious eye irritation) and is not specifically restricted under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annexes, though fragrance allergens generally require declaration at ≥0.001% in leave-on products under EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III.

Known concerns

  • Serious eye irritation (H319)
  • Potential skin sensitiser

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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