M-TOLUALDEHYDE

Fragrance

76

Good

CAS Number: 620-23-5

About M-TOLUALDEHYDE

A fragrance ingredient used to shape scent, but its hazard profile points to irritation or sensitization concerns.

Detailed Analysis

This is primarily a perfume material rather than a skin-treatment ingredient. The supplied hazard information points to irritation, sensitization, or acute-toxicity issues, so it sits below the safest fragrance bucket even though use levels in finished formulas are usually low.

What It Does

PERFUMING

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ May irritate eyes
  • ⚠ Limited public cosmetic safety history

Safety Score

76

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional for skin concerns or allergies.