Benzyl Octanoate

INCI: BENZYL OCTANOATE

CAS Number
10276-85-4 (verify with supplier CoA)
Function
Perfuming; Emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS for food use; permitted in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited published dermal-specific toxicology data; read-across justification from benzyl ester group required for CPSR.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benzyl Octanoate safe in cosmetics?

Limited published dermal-specific toxicology data; read-across justification from benzyl ester group required for CPSR. The EU classifies Benzyl Octanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Benzyl Octanoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Benzyl Octanoate do in cosmetics?

Benzyl Octanoate functions as: Perfuming; Emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10276-85-4 (verify with supplier CoA).

What is the Margin of Safety for Benzyl Octanoate?

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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