Citronellyl Phenylacetate

INCI: CITRONELLYL PHENYLACETATE

CAS Number
139-70-8
Function
Fragrance / Perfuming agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not separately reviewed by CIR; deferred to RIFM. FEMA GRAS for food-flavoring context

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No safety concerns identified. Not genotoxic, not phototoxic.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Citronellyl Phenylacetate safe in cosmetics?

No safety concerns identified. Not genotoxic, not phototoxic. The EU classifies Citronellyl Phenylacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Citronellyl Phenylacetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Citronellyl Phenylacetate do in cosmetics?

Citronellyl Phenylacetate functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 139-70-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Citronellyl Phenylacetate?

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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