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VIVERRA CIVETTA.

Questionable CAS 68916-26-7 / PERFUMING

Viverra civetta secretion, primarily civetone, imparts a strong musky odor that becomes pleasant at extreme dilutions. It is predominantly utilized as a perfuming agent in cosmetic formulations.

Summary

perfuming

Science

Mechanism of Action

Civetone interacts with olfactory receptors to deliver a distinct musky aroma. This olfactory effect is perceptible even at very low concentrations.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

There is no available data to suggest Viverra civetta is commonly dusted in skincare formulations.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Civetone is stable under normal conditions but may degrade under extreme pH or temperature. It exhibits excellent stability in alcoholic solutions and good compatibility with various aroma chemicals.

Synergies

  • Natural essential oils
  • Synthetic aroma chemicals

Conflicts

  • Strong oxidizing agents

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Max tested
0.001%
Sensitization risk Moderate

The FDA lists Civet Absolute as GRAS for certain uses. Civetone is classified for potential skin and eye irritation, and skin sensitization, thus patch testing is advised.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

Primarily a perfuming agent, Viverra Civetta offers a musky aroma but presents a moderate sensitization risk and lacks specific skincare efficacy data, making its inclusion in precision skincare questionable.

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