Fragrance ingredient
METHYLOCTENOL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Fragrance alcohol with herbal notes. PubChem GHS classifies it with acute oral toxicity, skin irritation, and serious eye irritation, so use is limited to low fragrance concentrations under standard rinse-off conditions.
Skin benefits
- Fragrance alcohol with herbal green character used at low levels
- Volatile, leaves minimal residue on skin
Known concerns
- PubChem GHS classifies as harmful if swallowed (H302)
- Causes skin irritation (H315) and serious eye irritation (H319) per GHS
- Signal word Warning with irritant pictogram
- Should be used at strictly limited fragrance concentrations
- Not appropriate for leave-on products at elevated levels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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