Fragrance ketone (damascone family)
ROSE KETONE-4
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Rose ketone-4 (damascone) is a rose-scented fragrance molecule. It is a recognised allergen in the EU and must be labelled and dose-restricted to avoid skin sensitisation.
Skin benefits
- Provides characteristic rose-violet floral note in fragrance
- Used at trace levels in fine fragrance and personal care
Known concerns
- Recognised fragrance allergen in EU disclosure list (damascones)
- IFRA restricts concentration in leave-on products
- Skin sensitization risk in pre-sensitised users
- Must be labelled when above 0.001% in leave-on / 0.01% in rinse-off
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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