TRIMETHYLBICYCLO-2-HEPTANOL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A bicyclic tertiary alcohol fragrance with documented skin sensitization (H317) and aquatic toxicity (H412) concerns, requiring careful concentration control in EU-compliant formulations.
Trimethybicyclo-2-heptanol is a bicyclic saturated alcohol used as a fragrance ingredient. ECHA classifies it with H317 (skin sensitizer) and H412 (harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects). It is subject to IFRA guidelines limiting its concentration in various cosmetic categories. It is not specifically listed in EU Annex II or III cosmetic restrictions.
Known concerns
- Skin sensitizer (H317)
- Aquatic toxicity (H412)
- IFRA restriction applies
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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