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Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate (DMBCA)

INCI: DIMETHYL BENZYL CARBINYL ACETATE

CAS Number
151-05-3
Function
Fragrance ingredient with sweet, floral-fruity, rose-jasmine notes
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted under FEMA GRAS 2392

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Sensitization Profile

Contact sensitization data for Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate (DMBCA) based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.

Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
fragrance
EU Allergen Listed
yes
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.1%
Cross-reactivity Group
none
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
IFRA Restricted

Source: EU 2023/1545; SCCS/1459/11

Expert Verdict

DMBCA is permitted in both EU and US with GRAS status; minimal safety concern with low absorption and no sensitization potential; IFRA Category 4 has no restrictions.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate (DMBCA) safe in cosmetics?

DMBCA is permitted in both EU and US with GRAS status; minimal safety concern with low absorption and no sensitization potential; IFRA Category 4 has no restrictions. The EU classifies Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate (DMBCA) as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate (DMBCA) allowed in the EU?

Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate (DMBCA) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate (DMBCA) do in cosmetics?

Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate (DMBCA) functions as: Fragrance ingredient with sweet, floral-fruity, rose-jasmine notes. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 151-05-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate (DMBCA)?

adequate 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.

Compliance Tools

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