Amyl Benzoate

INCI: AMYL BENZOATE

CAS Number
2049-96-9
Function
Emollient, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR assessed alkyl benzoates collectively โ€” safe in present practices of use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Metabolized to benzoic acid, which is safe at reported use concentrations. No genotoxicity concerns. Low overall risk profile.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amyl Benzoate safe in cosmetics?

Metabolized to benzoic acid, which is safe at reported use concentrations. No genotoxicity concerns. Low overall risk profile. The EU classifies Amyl Benzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Amyl Benzoate allowed in the EU?

Amyl Benzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Amyl Benzoate do in cosmetics?

Amyl Benzoate functions as: Emollient, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2049-96-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Amyl Benzoate?

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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