NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) dibenzoate

Also known as: Ethanol, 2,2'-[1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy)]bis-, dibenzoate, Triethylene glycol dibenzoate, Ethanol, 2,2'-[1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy)]bis-, 1,1'-dibenzoate, Ethanol, 2,2'-(1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy))bis-, dibenzoate, Benzoflex T 150 (+4 more)

CAS 120-56-9

Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) dibenzoate (CAS 120-56-9) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.

View cosmetic safety profile for Triethylene Glycol Dibenzoate →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
9
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 15 fields
Name
Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) dibenzoate
CAS Number
120-56-9
DTXSID
DTXSID7029611
Molecular Formula
C20H22O6
InChI Key
AHSGHEXYEABOKT-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
358.141638
Synonyms
Ethanol, 2,2'-[1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy)]bis-, dibenzoateTriethylene glycol dibenzoateEthanol, 2,2'-[1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy)]bis-, 1,1'-dibenzoateEthanol, 2,2'-(1,2-ethanediylbis(oxy))bis-, dibenzoateBenzoflex T 1503,6-Dioxaoctane-1,8-diyl dibenzoateEINECS 204-408-1NSC 166503UNII-61TI5SZ2UA

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 2 records
PlasticizerViscosity modifier

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
CEDIFDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 9 of 9 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
1.71305789319475uMAC50--NTP_ICE_endocrine
0.778819085144965uMACC--NTP_ICE_endocrine
61TI5SZ2UAUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
61TI5SZ2UAUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
61TI5SZ2UAUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
61TI5SZ2UAUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
-unitlessModel Score--NTP_ICE_endocrine
0.0732unitlessModel Score--NTP_ICE_endocrine
=1000mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_HPVIS

Showing 9 of 9 studies

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed_with_terms
Conditions
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. You must tell us within 28 days if the circumstances of your importation or manufacture (introduction) are different to those in our assessment.

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Emollient
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL CHEMBL3182822
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
0
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) dibenzoate?

Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) dibenzoate has 9 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 0.778819085144965 uM. Source: NTP_ICE_endocrine.

What regulatory lists include Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) dibenzoate?

Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) dibenzoate appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, CEDI, Indirect additives food contact (10/2018). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) dibenzoate used in cosmetics?

Yes, Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) dibenzoate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Triethylene Glycol Dibenzoate. 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 Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) dibenzoate come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) dibenzoate used outside industrial chemicals?

Ethylenebis(oxyethylene) dibenzoate also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical databases.