RIFM gives green light for methyl 2-octynoate to be used in cosmetics

30-Sep-2019

The compound has been found to cause cosmetic-related contact dermatitis and can be used in household products, cosmetics and fine fragrance

RIFM gives green light for methyl 2-octynoate to be used in cosmetics

The Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) has published a safety assessment in the journal Food and Chemical Toxicology stating that the ingredient methyl 2-octynoate is safe for use in cosmetics at prescribed dosages.

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Methyl 2-octynoate, which is also known as methyl heptine carbonate, MHC 2-octynoic acid methyl ester and Folione (a Givaudan trademark), has been cited as a moderately frequent cause of ...

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