Butyl Cinnamate

INCI: BUTYL CINNAMATE

CAS Number
538-65-8
Function
Fragrance ingredient, UV absorber (minor)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate with IFRA-compliant use levels

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Monitor for phototoxicity as cinnamate UV absorbers can be photoactive; HRIPT data recommended for CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butyl Cinnamate safe in cosmetics?

Monitor for phototoxicity as cinnamate UV absorbers can be photoactive; HRIPT data recommended for CPSR. The EU classifies Butyl Cinnamate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Butyl Cinnamate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Butyl Cinnamate do in cosmetics?

Butyl Cinnamate functions as: Fragrance ingredient, UV absorber (minor). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 538-65-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Cinnamate?

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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