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Fragrance

HEXAHYDRO-TETRAMETHYL-METHANONAPHTHALENE-8-METHANOL

CAS 61826-53-7
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A synthetic fragrance ingredient providing a musk or woody scent profile in cosmetics. Used at trace levels, but class concerns around environmental persistence and skin sensitization keep its score modest.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Provides a long-lasting woody or musky fragrance note
  • Used in trace amounts in cosmetic formulations

Known concerns

  • Synthetic musk-style fragrance with potential environmental persistence
  • Possible skin sensitization in sensitive users
  • Limited public toxicology data and unclear EU disclosure status

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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