"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- Other language: Methyl heptine carbonate
- INCI name: METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 203-836-6
- Classification: Allergen, Regulated
Namely
Methyl 2-octynoate is an odorous molecule of synthetic origin which is one of the 24 allergens regulated by Europe.
Restriction in Europe:
III/89
The restrictions are dependent on the use of the ingredient in:
a) Oral products
b) Other products
The maximum permitted concentrations are:
(b) 0.01% if used alone. If present in combination with methyl carbonate octine, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0.01% (of which not more than 0.002% octyl carbonate methyl).
(a) (b) The presence of the substance shall be indicated on the list of ingredients referred to in point (g) of Article 19 (1) when its concentration is greater than:
- 0.001% in products without rinsing,
- 0.01% in the products to be rinsed
The restrictions are dependent on the use of the ingredient in:
a) Oral products
b) Other products
The maximum permitted concentrations are:
(b) 0.01% if used alone. If present in combination with methyl carbonate octine, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0.01% (of which not more than 0.002% octyl carbonate methyl).
(a) (b) The presence of the substance shall be indicated on the list of ingredients referred to in point (g) of Article 19 (1) when its concentration is greater than:
- 0.001% in products without rinsing,
- 0.01% in the products to be rinsed
Its functions (INCI)
- Perfuming : Used for perfume and aromatic raw materials
This ingredient is present in 0.23% of cosmetics.
