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Fragrance

OCTAHYDRO-HEXAMETHYL-NAPHTHOXIRENE

CAS 94400-98-3
55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A polycyclic naphthalene-epoxide synthetic fragrance for woody-amber notes. Niche perfumery material with sensitiser baseline and thin public dossier.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Woody-amber fragrance note
  • Long-lasting perfumery base

Known concerns

  • Polycyclic synthetic — possible sensitiser
  • Limited cosmetic safety dossier
  • IFRA usage caps for related materials

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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