Butyl Anthranilate

INCI: BUTYL ANTHRANILATE

CAS Number
7756-96-9
Function
Fragrance ingredient, denaturant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status prohibited
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Requires ingredient-specific MoS calculation; insufficient published aggregate exposure data

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Phototoxicity potential in anthranilate class; verify phototoxicity data if used in leave-on products. Structural analogue (methyl-N-methyl anthranilate) is restricted in EU; monitor regulatory trajectory.

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butyl Anthranilate safe in cosmetics?

Phototoxicity potential in anthranilate class; verify phototoxicity data if used in leave-on products. Structural analogue (methyl-N-methyl anthranilate) is restricted in EU; monitor regulatory trajectory. The EU classifies Butyl Anthranilate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Butyl Anthranilate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Butyl Anthranilate do in cosmetics?

Butyl Anthranilate functions as: Fragrance ingredient, denaturant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7756-96-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Anthranilate?

not established 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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