Hexamethylindanopyran
- Cosmetics Fine
What is Hexamethylindanopyran?
Hexamethylindanopyran is a synthetic musk that gives perfumes and cosmetics a clean, lasting scent. Very little passes through the skin, and the effects seen in animals came from much higher doses swallowed over time. It's fine for normal use; people who react to fragrances may rarely react to it too.
What is Yasno’s verdict on Hexamethylindanopyran?
Yasno’s verdict on Hexamethylindanopyran: Fine. No meaningful concern at normal amounts.
Is Hexamethylindanopyran allowed in the EU?
EU status of Hexamethylindanopyran: Restricted in cosmetics (limits and conditions apply). Conditions and limits come from the regulation cited below. Yasno summarises them and does not replace the legal text.
| Where | EU | US |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetics | Restricted in cosmetics (limits and conditions apply) | Not recorded |
Reference: Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex III (entry 336)
What else is it called?
- 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8-hexamethylcyclopenta-γ-2-benzopyran
- Galaxolide
- HHCB
Sources
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products — Annex III, European Union, 2009
- HHCB Draft Human Health and Environmental Hazard Assessment, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 2026
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