Moderate Cosmetic Ingredient

Ethoxy-Propenylphenol

INCI: ETHOXY-PROPENYLPHENOL

CAS Number
Verify via CosIng — structurally related to isoeugenol/estragole derivatives
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no specific CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Structural similarity to classified fragrance allergens (isoeugenol, eugenol) warrants caution; propenyl group may metabolize to reactive intermediates; full RIFM/IFRA dossier and QSAR analysis recommended before cosmetic product safety report inclusion.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethoxy-Propenylphenol safe in cosmetics?

Structural similarity to classified fragrance allergens (isoeugenol, eugenol) warrants caution; propenyl group may metabolize to reactive intermediates; full RIFM/IFRA dossier and QSAR analysis recommended before cosmetic product safety report inclusion. The EU classifies Ethoxy-Propenylphenol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Ethoxy-Propenylphenol allowed in the EU?

Ethoxy-Propenylphenol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Ethoxy-Propenylphenol do in cosmetics?

Ethoxy-Propenylphenol functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify via CosIng — structurally related to isoeugenol/estragole derivatives.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethoxy-Propenylphenol?

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.

Compliance Tools

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