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Fragrance

PENTADECALACTONE

CAS 106-02-5 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 macrocyclic musk lactone used as a fragrance ingredient. Skin sensitizer (H317) and toxic to aquatic life (H411); use restricted in EU fragrance practice.

Function

FRAGRANCEPERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Musk-like fragrance ingredient
  • Long-lasting scent
  • Used at low % in cosmetics

Known concerns

  • H317 may cause allergic skin reaction
  • H411 toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
  • Fragrance allergen risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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