NON-2-ENENITRILE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
NON-2-ENENITRILE is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulation. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Non-2-enenitrile is an alpha,beta-unsaturated nitrile with powerful green, fatty odor notes used in fragrance compositions. Like other unsaturated nitriles, it has some sensitization potential and is regulated by IFRA. It is not listed in EU cosmetic regulation Annexes II or III. Typical use concentrations in finished cosmetic products are very low (<0.1%).
Known concerns
- Skin sensitization potential (IFRA)
- Alpha,beta-unsaturated nitrile
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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