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Answer: Musk ketone is restricted (not fully banned) in European Union. The FDA still allows it in US cosmetics and personal-care products. Risk level: medium. Commonly found in: perfume, scented lotion.
TL;DR: Musk ketone is restricted in the EU but allowed in the US (endocrine disruptors).
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INCI name Musk Ketone. CAS 81-14-1.
| EU status | Restricted |
|---|---|
| US status | Allowed |
| Risk level | medium |
| Where it shows up | perfume, scented lotion |
| CAS number | 81-14-1 |
Musk ketone (Musk Ketone) is a synthetic musk fragrance.
It is used for its preservative, coloring, fragrance, solvent or texture-enhancing function.
A persistent bioaccumulative substance restricted in the EU.
For educational use only. This page summarizes the regulatory status of Musk ketonewith citations to the primary sources below. It is not medical advice. Regulatory status is not the same as a proven health effect — read the cited sources for their exact wording, and consult a doctor for decisions about your or your family's health.
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Musk ketone is restricted under the EU Cosmetics Regulation (1223/2009), but it is allowed in US personal-care products.
Yes — Musk ketone can still appear in US-sold cosmetics and personal-care products because US rules are far less restrictive than the EU's.
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