Is Corylus Avellana Ethyl Ester safe in cosmetics?
Corylus Avellana Ethyl Ester has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Corylus Avellana Ethyl Ester
INCI: CORYLUS AVELLANA ETHYL ESTER
Corylus Avellana Ethyl Ester (CAS 84012-21-5 (general Corylus avellana extract CAS)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning agent; transesterification product of hazelnut oil with. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
84012-21-5 (general Corylus avellana extract CAS)
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Function
Skin conditioning agent; transesterification product of hazelnut oil with ethanol
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA: No specific prohibition or restriction; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Corylus Avellana Ethyl Ester.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Corylus Avellana Ethyl Ester — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Corylus Avellana Ethyl Ester allowed in the EU?
Corylus Avellana Ethyl Ester EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Corylus Avellana Ethyl Ester do in cosmetics?
Corylus Avellana Ethyl Ester functions as: Skin conditioning agent; transesterification product of hazelnut oil with ethanol. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84012-21-5 (general Corylus avellana extract CAS).
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