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ETHYL GERANYL ETHER.

Optional CAS 22882-91-3 / PERFUMING

Ethyl Geranyl Ether is an aromatic ether primarily utilized in skincare formulations for its pleasant scent. It functions as a fragrance component to enhance the overall sensory experience of a product or to mask undesirable odors. It does not provide direct dermatological benefits.

Summary

Fragrance Odor Masking

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient primarily functions to impart a desired scent to a cosmetic product and/or to perfume the skin. It can also serve as an odor-masking agent within formulations.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
4%
Sensitization risk Low

Ethyl Geranyl Ether exhibits low toxicity through both ingestion and skin contact, with a dermal toxicity (skin-rabbit LD50) exceeding 5000 mg/kg. While identified as a skin irritant, its overall irritancy is generally considered low. This chemical does not consistently meet GHS hazard criteria across all reported instances. The maximum recommended usage level in fragrance concentrates for cosmetic products is 4.0000%.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Optional

Ethyl Geranyl Ether is an optional ingredient, primarily valued for its fragrance properties without offering direct skin benefits, and generally presents a low safety risk within recommended usage levels.

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