MIXED IONONES
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A group of aromatic ketone compounds used as fragrance ingredients, with beta-ionone listed as a potential EU fragrance allergen requiring declaration.
Mixed Ionones (including beta-ionone CAS 14901-07-6 and alpha-ionone CAS 8013-90-9) are naturally derived and synthetically produced aromatic compounds used extensively as fragrance components. Beta-ionone is listed in EU Annex III (Regulation 1223/2009) as a fragrance allergen requiring mandatory declaration on cosmetic product labels when present above 0.001% in leave-on and 0.01% in rinse-off products. They are not restricted in concentration but must be disclosed to consumers.
Skin benefits
- Provides pleasant fragrance to formulations
Known concerns
- EU fragrance allergen (Annex III)
- Potential skin sensitisation in susceptible individuals
- Requires mandatory label declaration
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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