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musk ketone

In the chemical family: Nitro- and polycylic- musks

Synthetic fragrance in cosmetics, detergents, soaps; associated with skin irritation; hormone activity in animals; bioaccumulative.

Health Effects related to musk ketone: Cancer, Endocrine system

Routes of Exposure related to musk ketone:

  • Found in people
  • Miscellaneous

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