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HEXYL METHYL KETONE

CAS 111-13-7
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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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About

Hexyl Methyl Ketone is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Hexyl Methyl Ketone (2-octanone, CAS 111-13-7) is an aliphatic ketone with a fruity, herbal odor used in fragrance and flavor compositions. No EU Cosmetics Regulation restrictions were identified; it is not listed in any of the Annexes of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. No GHS hazard statements were found in source data. It is considered safe for use in cosmetic products based on general chemical and toxicological assessment.

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance ingredient with fruity-herbal note
  • Flavoring agent in cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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