DAMASCENONE

70

Good

CAS Number: 23696-85-7/ 23726-93-4 (beta-)

About DAMASCENONE

Damascenone is a cosmetic ingredient. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Detailed Analysis

Damascenone (CAS 23696-85-7; beta isomer CAS 23726-93-4) is a rose ketone (also called Rose Ketones in EU labelling terminology) used extensively in fine fragrance. It is listed in EU Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III under the 'Rose Ketones' designation for ingredient labelling purposes. It is not banned but must be declared as a fragrance allergen in the ingredients list when present above 100 ppm in leave-on products (0.01% threshold per Annex III/138). IFRA/RIFM assessments indicate safe use with mild sensitisation potential at high concentrations; industry guidelines govern maximum use levels.

Skin Benefits

  • ✓ Provides characteristic rose fragrance
  • ✓ Widely used in fine fragrances
  • ✓ Natural rose scent alternative

Known Concerns

  • ⚠ Fragrance allergen declaration required above 0.01% in leave-on products
  • ⚠ Mild skin sensitisation potential at high concentrations
  • ⚠ IFRA guidelines specify maximum use levels

Safety Score

70

Good

Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.

References

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EU CosIng Database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry

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