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
- pharma
Isomethyl-.alpha.-ionone
CAS 127-51-5 · 70/100 · High conf.
Deodorizer · Flavouring and nutrient · Fragrance
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
3-Methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl)-3-buten-2-one 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. Other conditions: 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 2171 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care, Vehicle. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Softener and conditioner, Deodorizer.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 2171 composition records across product categories including Personal care, Cleaning products and household care, Vehicle. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Softener and conditioner, Deodorizer.Source →
USFDAmarketed drug occurrenceFDA NDC lists this ingredient in 3 drug products and 3 package presentations.
- FDA NDC lists this ingredient in 3 drug products and 3 package presentations.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 Isomethyl-.alpha.-ionone. 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 Isomethyl-.alpha.-ionone in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
2,171
Brands
6
Personal careCleaning products and household careVehicleHome maintenanceConstructionPet and animal care
Typical roles
DeodorizerFlavouring and nutrientFragranceSoftener and conditioner
Found in these products
- DOVE Déodorant Femme Anti-Transpirant Stick Original 50mlunilever, dove · Deodorants Anti TranspirantsMinor
- Lingette Bebe 120xDalaa BabyHigh
- GlysolidNon Food ProductsModerate
- garnierGarnierHigh
- Dove Original Anti-persperantUnilever,Dove · Open Beauty FactsCritical
- Go freshDove · Cosmetic ProductsCritical
- Refreshing beauty cream barDoveCritical
- Beauty cream bardove,unilever · SoapHigh
- glydolidcRE · Open Beauty FactsHigh
- Dove Advanced Care Original Antitranspirant RollerDove · HygieneMinor
- SpainBylyHigh
- NIVEA Double Effect Antitranspirant RollerNivea · HygieneMinor
- Deo stick for men sportTulipán Negro · CosmeticaHigh
- hand cream olivecienMinor
- Déodorant Homme Marine Anti-traces 24hMennen · HygieneMinor
- Nivea Black & WhiteNivea · HygieneMinor
- Shampooing crème nutrition miel de provence et karité bioLe Petit Marseillais · HairMinor
- Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing BodylotionUnilever, Vaseline · BodylotionCritical
- Vaseline Intensive Care Essential Healing BodylotionUnilever, Vaseline · BodylotionCritical
- Shampooing crème nutrition miel de Provence et karité bioLe Petit Marseillais · HairMinor
- Herbal essencesReal Botanicals, Cerave · Milk SubstitutesCritical
- Repair & nutritionDeliplus, MercadonaHigh
- Men Dry FreshNivea · HygieneHigh
- Original beauty barunilever, dove · Cosmetic ProductsCritical
Often appears with
Ingredients that frequently appear alongside Isomethyl-.alpha.-ionone in the catalog.