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Data: Good

Linalyl Acetate

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SYNONYMS

● FT-0627862
● L0049
● 3,7-DIMETHYL-1,6-OCTADIEN-3-YL ACETATE 97%
● AC-20000
● 1189-35-1
● NCGC00257047-01
● (+)-3,7-DIMETHYL-1,6-OCTADIEN-3-OL ACETATE
● NCGC00258858-01
● 1,6-OCTADIEN-3-OL, 3, 7-DIMETHYL-, ACETATE
● 3,7-DIMETHYL-ACETATE(3R)-1,6-OCTADIEN-3-OL

Restricted

Restricted: EWG VERIFIED products cannot contain this ingredient without adequate substantiation

Linalyl Acetate is an ester of Linalool (q.v.) and acetic acid.

Common concerns

See how this product scores for common concerns.

  • LOW
    Cancer
  • HIGH
    Allergies & Immunotoxicity
  • LOW
    Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity
  • LOW
    Use Restrictions

Ingredient concerns

  • CONCERNS
  • DATA SOURCES

Products with this Ingredient

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shampoo25 products
moisturizer23 products
body wash/cleanser15 products
baby shampoo4 products
baby soap5 products
baby lotion3 products
baby bubble bath1 products
liquid hand soap3 products
hand cream5 products
toners/astringents2 products
conditioner8 products
mask3 products
hair treatment/serum5 products
hair styling aid4 products
fragrance for men17 products
fragrance for women22 products
bath oil/salts/soak3 products
bar soap10 products
antiperspirant/deodorant5 products
recreational sunscreen3 products
body oil1 products
anti-aging1 products
facial cleanser8 products
facial moisturizer/treatment5 products
exfoliant/scrub5 products
baby oil1 products
baby wipes1 products
styling mousse/foam2 products
cuticle treatment1 products
serums & essences1 products
hand sanitizer1 products
daily use with SPF6 products
Facial Sun Care2 products
Dry Shampoo and Hair Powders2 products
body spray1 products
lip gloss2 products
eye shadow37 products
brow liner4 products
hair spray2 products
body firming lotion2 products
after sun product1 products
Oils & Serums1 products

Allergies/immunotoxicity

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Associated with immunotoxicity or allergiesAutoxidation of linalyl acetate, the main component of lavender oil, creates potent contact allergens(2008-01-01)
Associated with immunotoxicity or allergiesLavender oil lacks natural protection against autoxidation, forming strong contact allergens on air exposure(2008-09-01)
Known human toxicant or allergenEU Cosmetics Directive
Human toxicant or allergen - strong evidenceEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Limited evidence of dermal toxicity or allergiesEuropean Chemicals Agency (ECHA)

Multiple, additive exposure sources

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in foodUS. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmfulEnvironment Canada

Persistence and bioaccumulation

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be persistentEnvironment Canada
Not suspected to be bioaccumulativeEnvironment Canada

Ecotoxicology

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CONCERN REFERENCE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxinEnvironment Canada
  • Autoxidation of linalyl acetate, the main component of lavender oil, creates potent contact allergens(2008-01-01)
  • Lavender oil lacks natural protection against autoxidation, forming strong contact allergens on air exposure(2008-09-01)
  • EU Cosmetics Directive
  • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
  • European Chemicals Agency (ECHA)
  • US. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
  • Environment Canada

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.


HOW WE DETERMINE SCORES

Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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WEIGHT-OF-EVIDENCE APPROACH

A product’s hazard score is not an average of the ingredients’ hazard scores. It is calculated using a weight-of-evidence approach that factors in all of the hazards or health impacts associated with the ingredients.

Data availability

The Skin Deep data availability rating reflects the number of scientific studies about the product or ingredient in the published scientific literature.

NONE LIMITED FAIR GOOD ROBUST
Low Availability
Moderate Availability
High Availability
NONE

Ingredients have not been assessed.

LIMITED-FAIR

There is only a modest volume of research.

GOOD-ROBUST

Ingredients have been studied extensively.

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