Is Ethyl Benzoate safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Benzoate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl Benzoate
INCI: ETHYL BENZOATE
Ethyl Benzoate (CAS 93-89-0 [^1_3]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance / Preservative (benzoic acid ester). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 2.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Fragrance / Preservative (benzoic acid ester)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
2.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — FEMA No. 2439, GRAS status; not restricted under 21 CFR 700
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Benzoate.
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Additional Ingredient Properties
1 property record from structured ingredient metadata.
fragrance_ifra
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethyl Benzoate.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
preservative
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
jecfa_safe
Frequently Asked Questions
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].
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