Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Registered under REACH; not classified as hazardous under CLP. No CMR classification. No endocrine disruptor flag.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Benzoate safe in cosmetics?
Registered under REACH; not classified as hazardous under CLP. No CMR classification. No endocrine disruptor flag. The EU classifies Ethyl Benzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ethyl Benzoate allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Benzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Benzoate do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Benzoate functions as: Fragrance / Preservative (benzoic acid ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93-89-0 [^1_3].
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Benzoate?
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.
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