2,4-Dimethylbenzyl acetate
INCI: 2,4-DIMETHYLBENZYL ACETATE (SYNONYM: TRIFUROL ACETATE)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very low volume of use (<0.1 MT/yr worldwide); all safety data derived via read-across from benzyl acetate (CAS 140-11-4), not direct testing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2,4-Dimethylbenzyl acetate safe in cosmetics?
Very low volume of use (<0.1 MT/yr worldwide); all safety data derived via read-across from benzyl acetate (CAS 140-11-4), not direct testing The EU classifies 2,4-Dimethylbenzyl acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is 2,4-Dimethylbenzyl acetate allowed in the EU?
2,4-Dimethylbenzyl acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2,4-Dimethylbenzyl acetate do in cosmetics?
2,4-Dimethylbenzyl acetate functions as: Fragrance - powerful sweet-floral, fresh, somewhat fruity odor. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 62346-96-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for 2,4-Dimethylbenzyl acetate?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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