Solvent
TRICYCLODECANE-4,8-DIMETHANOL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A bicyclic diol used as a solvent or fragrance fixative. Behaves like a chemically stable glycol; public safety data is limited but no GHS hazards are flagged for the parent diol.
Function
Skin benefits
- Diol used as fragrance/solvent intermediate
- Provides solubility for fragrance compounds
- Stable in formulation
Known concerns
- Limited public toxicology
- Industrial intermediate, not a skin-active
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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