Aroma Ingredient Usage Statistics

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beta-naphthyl methyl ketone

CAS Number: 93-08-3

The statistical data we collected from 48 public perfume formulas suggests that the mean dose for beta-naphthyl methyl ketone is 0.32%. The typical lower limit is 0.23%, and the usual higher limit is 1.5%. The highest amount of beta-naphthyl methyl ketone we encountered in any single formula is 4.0%, and the lowest was 0.012%.
Please note that according to the IFRA Standard Category 4, the level of beta-naphthyl methyl ketone should not exceed 0.20% of the final product. Assuming that you will be using your formula for an alcoholic perfume at a 10% dilution, this means you should only use beta-naphthyl methyl ketone at 2.0% or less of the formula.
Restriction Limits In The Finished Product (IFRA Amendment 49):
Category 1
0.20 %
Category 2
0.20 %
Category 3
0.20 %
Category 4
0.20 %
Category 5A
0.20 %
Category 5B
0.20 %
Category 5C
0.20 %
Category 5D
0.20 %
Category 6
0.20 %
Category 7A
No Restriction
Category 7B
0.20 %
Category 8
0.20 %
Category 9
No Restriction
Category 10A
No Restriction
Category 10B
0.20 %
Category 11A
No Restriction
Category 11B
0.20 %
Category 12
No Restriction
0.012%
0.23%
0.32%
1.5%
4.0%
Min
Max