Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data GHS Classified

Diethyl Carbonate

INCI: DIETHYL CARBONATE

CAS Number
105-58-8
Function
Solvent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted - not restricted under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

2 study endpoints found for Diethyl Carbonate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 1000 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
LOAEL 48.3 other dermal code:3543 dermal REACH

GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Short-term Exposure Effects
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Expert Verdict

Volatile organic solvent with flash point ~25°C (flammable); eye and respiratory irritant at higher concentrations. Widely used as industrial solvent but cosmetic use-level safety data is limited. Inhalation exposure must be assessed for spray/aerosol products.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diethyl Carbonate safe in cosmetics?

Volatile organic solvent with flash point ~25°C (flammable); eye and respiratory irritant at higher concentrations. Widely used as industrial solvent but cosmetic use-level safety data is limited. Inhalation exposure must be assessed for spray/aerosol products. The EU classifies Diethyl Carbonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE. 2 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Diethyl Carbonate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Diethyl Carbonate do in cosmetics?

Diethyl Carbonate functions as: Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 105-58-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Diethyl Carbonate?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Diethyl Carbonate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Diethyl Carbonate is 1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. A total of 2 study endpoints are available. Source: REACH.

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