Is Decyl Anthranilate safe in cosmetics?
Decyl Anthranilate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Decyl Anthranilate
INCI: DECYL ANTHRANILATE
Decyl Anthranilate (CAS Not widely assigned in major databases (structurally: decyl ester of 2-aminobenzoic acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient, potential UV absorber (anthranilate class). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not widely assigned in major databases (structurally: decyl ester of 2-aminobenzoic acid)
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Function
Fragrance ingredient, potential UV absorber (anthranilate class)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not listed in 21 CFR §352 (OTC sunscreens) unlike menthyl anthranilate (meradimate). Permitted in fragrance context only.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Decyl Anthranilate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Decyl Anthranilate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Decyl Anthranilate allowed in the EU?
Decyl Anthranilate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Decyl Anthranilate do in cosmetics?
Decyl Anthranilate functions as: Fragrance ingredient, potential UV absorber (anthranilate class). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely assigned in major databases (structurally: decyl ester of 2-aminobenzoic acid).
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