HYDROXYNONANONE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
HYDROXYNONANONE is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Hydroxynonanone is a ketone-alcohol fragrance ingredient that may occur naturally in some essential oils. It is not listed under any EU restriction annex, indicating no specific regulatory concerns have been identified at this time. However, comprehensive safety data is limited, so it is generally used at low concentrations in cosmetic fragrances.
Skin benefits
- Contributes warm, sweet notes to fragrance compositions
Known concerns
- Limited comprehensive toxicological data
- Mild skin contact concern at high concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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