Fragrance
METHYL ALPHA-IONONE ISOMERS
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A violet-scented ionone fragrance ingredient. PubChem flags skin sensitization (H317) plus irritation, and it is an EU-regulated fragrance allergen.
Function
Skin benefits
- Sophisticated violet floral fragrance note
- Long history of use in fine fragrance
Known concerns
- GHS07 — skin and eye irritation (H315/H319)
- GHS07 H317 — may cause skin sensitization
- GHS09 H411 — toxic to aquatic life
- EU-listed fragrance allergen
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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