Fragrance
LAURALDEHYDE DIMETHYL ACETAL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A dimethyl acetal of lauraldehyde used as a fragrance ingredient. Stable form of the parent aldehyde. Trace fragrance levels keep risk modest.
Function
Skin benefits
- Soft waxy fragrance note
Known concerns
- Possible mild sensitizer
- Acetal can hydrolyze at low pH
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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