Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Benzyl Isoeugenol

INCI: BENZYL ISOEUGENOL

CAS Number
120-11-6
Function
Perfuming (fragrance ingredient)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not prohibited; permitted as fragrance ingredient under MoCRA. No specific monograph.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Toxicological Studies

1 study endpoint found for Benzyl Isoeugenol. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 120 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Short Term Toxicity COSMOS_DB

Expert Verdict

Potential metabolic release of isoeugenol with cross-reactivity in isoeugenol-sensitized individuals; mandatory allergen declaration may apply under expanded EU allergen list; DPRA/KeratinoSens testing strongly recommended.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benzyl Isoeugenol safe in cosmetics?

Potential metabolic release of isoeugenol with cross-reactivity in isoeugenol-sensitized individuals; mandatory allergen declaration may apply under expanded EU allergen list; DPRA/KeratinoSens testing strongly recommended. The EU classifies Benzyl Isoeugenol as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Benzyl Isoeugenol allowed in the EU?

Benzyl Isoeugenol EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Benzyl Isoeugenol do in cosmetics?

Benzyl Isoeugenol functions as: Perfuming (fragrance ingredient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 120-11-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Benzyl Isoeugenol?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Benzyl Isoeugenol?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Benzyl Isoeugenol is 120 mg/kg bw/day based on a Short Term Toxicity study via oral route in rat. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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