Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
CNS depressant at high concentrations with occupational exposure concern. Irritant to eyes and mucous membranes. In cosmetics, typical use levels mitigate systemic risk, but inhalation exposure in aerosol products requires assessment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Amyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?
CNS depressant at high concentrations with occupational exposure concern. Irritant to eyes and mucous membranes. In cosmetics, typical use levels mitigate systemic risk, but inhalation exposure in aerosol products requires assessment. The EU classifies Amyl Alcohol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Amyl Alcohol allowed in the EU?
Amyl Alcohol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Amyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?
Amyl Alcohol functions as: Solvent, Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 71-41-0 (1-pentanol/n-amyl alcohol).
What is the Margin of Safety for Amyl Alcohol?
not established 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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