What is the GHS hazard classification for Ethyl propionate?
Ethyl propionate (CAS 105-37-3) is classified under EU CLP Annex VI as Flam. Liq. 2 with signal word Danger. Hazard statements: H225. Source: EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA).
Danger
GHS02
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl propionate
Also known as: Propanoic acid, Ethyl ester, 4-02-00-00705, BRN 0506287, EINECS 203-291-4, FEMA No. 2456 (+7 more)
CAS 105-37-3
Ethyl propionate (CAS 105-37-3) is a chemical substance with GHS signal word Danger; key hazard signal: H225. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 6 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from ECHA CLP, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Ethyl propionate is classified GHS Danger (H225) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: eu_clp_annex_vi.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
11
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
6
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Danger
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
18 fields
Name
Ethyl propionate
CAS Number
105-37-3
DTXSID
DTXSID1040110
Molecular Formula
C5H10O2
InChI Key
FKRCODPIKNYEAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
102.06808
Synonyms
Propanoic acid, Ethyl ester4-02-00-00705BRN 0506287EINECS 203-291-4FEMA No. 2456Ethylester kyseliny propionoveUNII-AT9K8FY49UEthyl ester of propanoic acidEthyl n-propionateEthylpropionateFEMA 2456propionic acid ethyl ester
GHS / CLP Classification
EU harmonized hazard classification, hazard statements, pictograms, and signal word.
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EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA)
1 classifications
| Hazard Class | H-Statements | Pictograms | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flam. Liq. 2 | H225 | GHS02 | Danger |
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
15 records
FragranceSolventFlavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
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EPA CPDat
6 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| Australia; Food and drug - smoking-related products | New Zealand ESR | CPCat |
| IFRA Transparency | IFRA | IFRA |
| Europe | European Commission | Fl@vis |
| food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| consumer_product | P&G | Proctor & Gamble |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 11 of 11 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| =56 | mg/m3 | DNEL local | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL |
| AT9K8FY49U | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| AT9K8FY49U | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| AT9K8FY49U | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| AT9K8FY49U | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| - | % | Incidence of positive responses | Dermal | Human | NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization |
| 1350 | ug/cm2 | Induction dose per skin area | Dermal | Human | NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization |
| =8732 | mg/kg bw | LD50 | oral | Rat | NTP_ICE_acute_oral |
| =79367.6 | mg/m3 | LEL | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_DOE_Protective_Action_Criteria |
| - | unitless | Model Score | - | - | NTP_ICE_endocrine |
| 3 | unitless | Relative reliability score | Dermal | Human | NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization |
Showing 11 of 11 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
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ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | Ethyl propionate | 203-291-4 | ECHA overview → |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
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Category
Fragrance
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
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EMBL-EBI ChEMBL
ETHYL PROPIONATE
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
0
Cannabis Data
Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.
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Cannabis regulatory / lab data
efsa substances
1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.
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What is the NOAEL for Ethyl propionate?
Ethyl propionate has 11 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 56 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.
What regulatory lists include Ethyl propionate?
Ethyl propionate appears on 6 regulatory/inventory lists including inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, Australia; Food and drug - smoking-related products, IFRA Transparency, and 3 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Ethyl propionate used in cosmetics?
Yes, Ethyl propionate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Ethyl Propionate. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Ethyl propionate come from?
Safety data is sourced from ECHA CLP Annex VI, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Ethyl propionate have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Ethyl propionate is classified GHS Danger (H225) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is Ethyl propionate used outside industrial chemicals?
Ethyl propionate also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cannabis databases.