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Moumoujus

PINACOL.

Avoid CAS 76-09-5 / PERFUMING

Pinacol serves as a perfuming agent in cosmetic formulations, contributing solely to the product's olfactory profile. It does not provide any known therapeutic or functional benefits for the skin.

Summary

perfuming agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

Pinacol's mechanism in skincare is limited to its function as a perfuming agent, imparting a specific scent to the product. It exhibits no documented biological activity or direct mechanism of action beneficial to skin physiology.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Pinacol demonstrates stability under normal conditions but is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, and strong acids.

Conflicts

  • strong oxidizing agents
  • strong bases
  • strong acids

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk High

Pinacol is explicitly classified with hazard statements H315 ('Causes skin irritation') and R 38 ('Irritating to skin'), indicating a significant potential for dermal adverse reactions.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Avoid

Pinacol poses a high risk of skin irritation with no documented skincare benefits, making its inclusion unsuitable for precision skincare formulations.

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