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METHOXYPHENYLBUTANONE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Methoxyphenylbutanone is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
This methoxy-substituted phenyl butanone functions as a fragrance ingredient and flavor agent in cosmetics. It is not listed on EU Annex II (banned) or Annex III (restricted) for cosmetic use; however, as a fragrance constituent it may require declaration under the EU Cosmetics Regulation's 26 known fragrance allergens. The compound has a clean regulatory profile in cosmetics with no published EU concentration limits.
Skin benefits
- Provides pleasant sensory experience in fragrance-containing products
Known concerns
- Fragrance allergen — requires declaration on EU INCI list of known sensitizers
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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