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HEXAHYDROMETHOXY-METHANOINDENE

CAS 53018-24-9
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

HEXAHYDROMETHOXY-METHANOINDENE is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Hexahydromethoxy-methanoindene is a synthetic polycyclic fragrance material classified under GHS as causing serious eye irritation (H319), requiring appropriate hazard labeling in the EU under CLP Regulation (EC) 1272/2008. The methanoindene skeleton provides a musk-like fragrance character. Cosmetic formulations using this ingredient should be evaluated for eye-contact safety and suitable product-category restrictions may apply.

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance ingredient

Known concerns

  • Eye irritant (H319)
  • Limited cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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