Is Benzyl Laurate safe in cosmetics?
Benzyl Laurate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Benzyl Laurate
Also known as: 4-06-00-02267, Benzyl dodecanoate, BRN 2280321, EINECS 205-405-8, NSC 404342 (+1 more)
INCI: BENZYL LAURATE
Benzyl Laurate (CAS 140-25-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance; Skin Conditioning (Emollient); Solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Fragrance; Skin Conditioning (Emollient); Solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted; no restrictions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Benzyl Laurate.
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HRIPT Human Patch Test Studies
1 human repeat insult patch test aggregated from dermatological literature.
| Test Type | N | Sensitized | Dose µg/cm² | NESIL µg/cm² | Potency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMT | - | 0 | 20250 | - | - |
Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
fragrance_ifra
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Benzyl Laurate.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
4-06-00-02267
Benzyl dodecanoate
BRN 2280321
EINECS 205-405-8
NSC 404342
UNII-HSB3L16SHO
Chemical Function
Solvent
Softener and conditioner
Deodorizer
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
Europe
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benzyl Laurate allowed in the EU?
Benzyl Laurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Benzyl Laurate do in cosmetics?
Benzyl Laurate functions as: Fragrance; Skin Conditioning (Emollient); Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 140-25-0.
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