O-TOLUALDEHYDE
Other
Moderate
CAS Number: 529-20-4
About O-TOLUALDEHYDE
O-Tolualdehyde is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Detailed Analysis
o-Tolualdehyde (2-methylbenzaldehyde) is an aromatic aldehyde with an almond-like odor used as a fragrance ingredient. It is listed in IFRA (International Fragrance Association) standards with recommended concentration limits. Aldehydes in this class can act as weak sensitizers, particularly at elevated concentrations. No specific EU Annex restrictions were identified for this ingredient, but fragrance allergen labeling requirements apply under EU Cosmetics Regulation Annex III.
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Fragrance component
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Potential skin sensitization at high concentration
- ⚠ Fragrance allergen potential
- ⚠ IFRA concentration restrictions apply
Safety Score
Moderate
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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