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Fragrance

NONYL ALCOHOL

CAS 143-08-8 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A long-chain fatty alcohol used as a fragrance fixative. PubChem flags eye and skin irritation plus aquatic toxicity. Acceptable at low percent in rinse-off but not great.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance and fragrance fixative
  • Used at low percent

Known concerns

  • GHS H319 serious eye irritation
  • H315 skin irritation
  • H411 toxic to aquatic life long-term
  • Combustible liquid

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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