Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
Methyl 2-octynoate
CAS 111-12-6 · 70/100 · High conf.
Deodorizer · Flavouring and nutrient · Fragrance
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
Methyl 2-Octynoate is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:III
- eu_cosmetic_restricted
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Product types: (a) Oral products (b) Other products Maximum concentration: (b) 0.01% when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be more than 0,002 %) Other conditions: (a)(b) The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)(g) when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 203 composition records across product categories including Vehicle, Personal care, Construction. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 203 composition records across product categories including Vehicle, Personal care, Construction. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Deodorizer, Flavouring and nutrient.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for Methyl 2-octynoate. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it appears
Prevalence of Methyl 2-octynoate in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
203
Brands
6
VehiclePersonal careConstructionCleaning products and household care
Typical roles
DeodorizerFlavouring and nutrientFragrance
Found in these products
- L'Oréal Paris Color Riche 303 Tendre Rose LippenstiftL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupCritical
- No. 63 Shea Butter Enriched SoapPré de Province · SoapsMinor
- Royal Mirage Night Refreshing Perfumed Body SprayRoyal Mirage Parfums · PerfumesCritical
- L'Oréal Paris Color Riche 108 Brun Cuivré Satin LippenstiftL'OREAL NORGE AS,L'Oréal · MakeupCritical
- L'Oréal Paris Color Riche 453 Rose Crème LippenstiftL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupCritical
- L'Oréal Paris Color Riche 258 Berry Blush LippenstiftL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupCritical
- L'Oréal Paris Color Riche 302 Bois de Ros LiplinerL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupMinor
- L’Oréal Paris Color Riche 630 Beige a Nu Richest LiplinerL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupMinor
- L'Oreal Color Riche Matte Obsession Moka ChicL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Color Riche Lipstick Matte Blush in a Rush 103L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Maybelline Color Riche Lipstick Matte Paris CherryL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- L'oreal Color Riche Lipstick Matte Erotique 640L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- L'Oreal Color Riche Lipstick Matte Mon Jules 430L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Maybelline Color Riche Lipstick Matte Haute RougeL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- L’Oréal Paris Color Riche 635 Cristal Cappuccino Richest LiplinerL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupMinor
- L'Oreal Lipliner Color Riche Oui 111L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsMinor
- L'Oreal Lipliner Color Riche Red Passion 297L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsMinor
- L'Oréal Paris Color Riche 179 Nu Decadent Intense LippenstiftL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupCritical
- L'Oréal Paris Color Riche 177 Nu Authentique Intense LippenstiftL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupCritical
- L'Oréal Paris Color Riche 173 Nu Impertinent Intense LippenstiftL'OREAL NORGE AS · MakeupCritical
- Maybelline Color Sense Lipstick Sweet Pink 132L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick Choco CreamL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Color Sensational Lipstick Tantalizing Taupe 725L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Color Sensational Lipstick Smokey Rose 987L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
