How is the allergen concentration calculated when it comes from a fragrance blend?

The concentration threshold applies to the allergen in the finished product. When the allergen is contributed by a fragrance blend, the allergen content of the blend must be multiplied by the percentage of blend used in the formula. If the result exceeds the threshold, the allergen must be declared on the label.

How do I check if my formula contains METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE?

Use the INCI Checker on CosIng Checker to paste your ingredient list. The checker flags all 26 regulated EU allergens including METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE when matched against INCI names in your formula.

What annex entries are associated with CAS 111-12-6 for METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE?

CAS 111-12-6 identifies METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE in EU regulatory databases. The linked annex records show all Annex II–VI entries sharing this CAS number, including any restriction or prohibition conditions beyond the allergen labelling requirement.

EU AllergenCAS 111-12-6

METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE — EU Regulated Fragrance Allergen

Q: Is METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE banned in EU cosmetics?

METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE is not banned in EU cosmetics. It is a regulated fragrance allergen subject to mandatory labelling. It must be declared by its INCI name on the product label when present above 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products under EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

Methyl caprylate-2-yne

METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE is one of 26 fragrance substances required to be declared by INCI name on EU cosmetic product labels under Regulation 1223/2009. Declaration is mandatory when concentration exceeds 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products.

This page links METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE to 1 annex record in the EU cosmetics dataset. Declared on the label when present above 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products under EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III.

Leave-on products

> 0.001%

Label declaration required

Rinse-off products

> 0.01%

Label declaration required

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Regulatory status

INCI name

METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE

CAS number

111-12-6

Synonyms

Methyl caprylate-2-yne

Declaration requirement

Must be declared on the cosmetic product label when present above 0.001% in leave-on products or above 0.01% in rinse-off products.

Legal basis

EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009, Annex III

Annex records for METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE

Annex

III

Entry 89

Methyl 2-Octynoate

Max concentration: (b) 0.01% when used alone When present in combination with methyl octine carbonate, the combined level in the finished product shall not exceed 0,01 % (of which methyl octine carbonate shall not be m…

Allergen

Why METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE matters for EU labelling

METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE is one of the 26 fragrance substances that must be declared by INCI name on cosmetic product labels when the finished product exceeds the EU threshold. This page currently links METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE to 1 annex record alongside the core allergen-labelling rule.

Declared on the label when present above 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products under EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 Annex III.

Allergen declaration is a labelling obligation, not an automatic ban. If additional Annex II or Annex III conditions apply through the linked records above, those conditions must be checked separately from the label declaration thresholds.

Frequently asked questions

METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE is not banned in EU cosmetics — it is a regulated fragrance allergen subject to mandatory labelling. It must be declared by its INCI name on the product label when present above 0.001% in leave-on products or 0.01% in rinse-off products. Some allergens may additionally be restricted or prohibited under Annex II or III; check the linked records above.

Declaration of METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE is mandatory when the concentration exceeds 0.001% (10 ppm) in leave-on cosmetic products or 0.01% (100 ppm) in rinse-off products. Below these thresholds, label declaration is not required but may be made voluntarily.

The concentration threshold applies to the allergen in the finished product. When the allergen is contributed by a fragrance blend, the allergen content of the blend (provided by the fragrance supplier) must be multiplied by the percentage of blend used in the formula. If the calculated total allergen concentration exceeds the threshold, it must be declared on the label.

Use the INCI Checker to paste your ingredient list. The checker flags all 26 regulated allergens including METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE when matched against INCI names in your formula.

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CAS 111-12-6 identifies METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE in the EU regulatory databases. The annex records linked above show all Annex II–VI entries that share this CAS number, including any additional restriction or prohibition conditions beyond the allergen labelling requirement.

Source note for METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE

This page combines the EU allergen-labelling rule for METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE with 1 linked Annex II–VI record drawn from the current local dataset.

Use this page to review labelling logic for METHYL 2-OCTYNOATE, but verify any final compliance decision against the current official allergen rules, annex text and source files.

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Tools & next steps

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All 26 allergens

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Annex entries by CAS

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