NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

Methyl benzoate

Also known as: EINECS 202-259-7, Essence of niobe, FEMA No. 2683, Oil of niobe, Methylester kyseliny benzoove (+1 more)

CAS 93-58-3

Methyl benzoate (CAS 93-58-3) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 14 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
53
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
14
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 12 fields
Name
Methyl benzoate
CAS Number
93-58-3
DTXSID
DTXSID5025572
Molecular Formula
C8H8O2
InChI Key
QPJVMBTYPHYUOC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
136.052429
Synonyms
EINECS 202-259-7Essence of niobeFEMA No. 2683Oil of niobeMethylester kyseliny benzooveUNII-6618K1VJ9T

ICSC Chemical Safety

International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.

SOURCE ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards 1 records
FieldValue
GHS Signal WordWARNING
GHS Hazard StatementsCombustible liquid Harmful to aquatic life
Short-term EffectsThe substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in impaired functions.
Routes of ExposureThe substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour.

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 60 records
SolventPreservativeSoftener and conditionerFragranceNo specific technical functionFlavouring and nutrientBiocide

Regulatory Lists

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

SOURCE EPA CPDat 14 records
ListKeywordSource
artificial_saliva; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goodsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goodsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies - arts and crafts paint; detected; EuropeDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
detected; Europe; Personal care - sexual wellnessDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
detected; Europe; Personal care - sexual wellnessDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
air; Cleaning products and household care - laundry and fabric treatment; detected; emissionsElsevierCPCat
air; Cleaning products and household care - air freshener; detected; emissionsElsevierCPCat
Australia; Food and drug - smoking-related productsNew Zealand ESRCPCat
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
SCIL (9/2019)USEPASafer Chemical Ingredients List
consumer_productP&GProctor & Gamble
active_ingredient; animal_products; Europe; pharmaceutical; residueEUCPCat

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 50 of 53 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
=39.3mg/m3DNEL systemicinhalationHumanToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL
6618K1VJ9TUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
6618K1VJ9TUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
6618K1VJ9TUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
6618K1VJ9TUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
-%Incidence of positive responsesDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
2592ug/cm2Induction dose per skin areaDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
=1177mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral
=1625mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral
=2000mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral
=3400mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral
<4000mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral
=1%NOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=1%NOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=1%NOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=1%NOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=125mg/kg/dNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=125mg/kg/dNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=125mg/kg/dNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=125mg/kg/dNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=130mg/kg/dNOAEL-ratCIR_vision_codex
=130mg/kg/dNOAEL-ratCIR_vision_codex
=130mg/kg/dNOAEL-ratCIR_vision_codex
=130mg/kg/dNOAEL-ratCIR_vision_codex
=175mg/kgNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=175mg/kgNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=175mg/kgNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=175mg/kgNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=200mg/kg/dNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=200mg/kg/dNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=200mg/kg/dNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=200mg/kg/dNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=850mg/m3NOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=850mg/m3NOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=850mg/m3NOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=850mg/m3NOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=1000mg/kg/dNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=1000mg/kg/dNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=1000mg/kg/dNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=1000mg/kg/dNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=1230mg/m3NOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=1230mg/m3NOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=1230mg/m3NOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=1230mg/m3NOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
3unitlessRelative reliability scoreDermalHumanNTP_ICE_skin_sensitization
1%developmental toxicityoralratUnifiedCodex:CIR:beta.noael_studies
130mg/kg/ddevelopmental toxicity-ratUnifiedCodex:CIR:beta.noael_studies
175mg/kgdevelopmental toxicityoralratUnifiedCodex:CIR:beta.noael_studies
850mg/m3developmental toxicityoralratUnifiedCodex:CIR:beta.noael_studies
1230mg/m3inhalation toxicityoralratUnifiedCodex:CIR:beta.noael_studies

Showing 50 of 53 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
RegisteredMethyl benzoate202-259-7ECHA overview →

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

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

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
restricted
Max
-
Category
Preservative
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL METHYL BENZOATE
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
1
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Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Methyl benzoate?

Methyl benzoate has 53 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 39.3 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.

What regulatory lists include Methyl benzoate?

Methyl benzoate appears on 13 regulatory/inventory lists including artificial_saliva; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods, air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods, Arts and crafts/Office supplies - general arts and crafts supplies - arts and crafts paint; detected; Europe, and 10 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Methyl benzoate used in cosmetics?

Yes, Methyl benzoate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Methyl Benzoate. 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 Methyl benzoate come from?

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

Is Methyl benzoate used outside industrial chemicals?

Methyl benzoate also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cannabis databases.