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Fragrance

P-MENTHANONE

CAS 10458-14-7
50

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A menthone-class cyclic ketone used as a minty fragrance ingredient. PubChem flags it as a skin sensitizer (H317) plus skin irritant — limit use levels especially in leave-on.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Provides minty-camphoraceous fragrance note
  • Long history in flavor and perfume use

Known concerns

  • GHS H317 may cause an allergic skin reaction
  • GHS H315 causes skin irritation
  • GHS H412 harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
  • Sensitization potential confirmed

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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