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MUSK KETONE

CAS 81-14-1
32

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A nitro musk fragrance compound restricted in the EU due to environmental and bioaccumulation concerns.

Musk Ketone (4-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethyl-3,5-dinitrobenzyl methyl ketone) is a synthetic nitro musk used as a fragrance fixative. It is listed in EU CosIng Annex III with restriction III/97 due to concerns about environmental bioaccumulation, similar to Musk Xylene, requiring careful consideration under REACH.

Known concerns

  • EU Annex III restriction (III/97)
  • Environmental bioaccumulation
  • Persistence in environment

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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