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MIXED IONONES

CAS 14901-07-6 / 6901-97-9 / 8013-90-9
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

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

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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