Benzyl Methyl Ether

INCI: BENZYL METHYL ETHER

CAS Number
538-86-3
Function
Perfuming (fruity, metallic-rosy odor)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as fragrance ingredient

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Cramer Class III by expert judgment; no repeated dose or reproductive NOAEL available โ€” endpoints cleared via TTC only.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benzyl Methyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Cramer Class III by expert judgment; no repeated dose or reproductive NOAEL available โ€” endpoints cleared via TTC only. The EU classifies Benzyl Methyl Ether as "prohibited". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Benzyl Methyl Ether allowed in the EU?

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

What does Benzyl Methyl Ether do in cosmetics?

Benzyl Methyl Ether functions as: Perfuming (fruity, metallic-rosy odor). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 538-86-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Benzyl Methyl Ether?

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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