Ethyl Laevulinate

CAS Number
539-88-8
Function
Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance; No specific technical function
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FEMA GRAS 2442; no specific cosmetic CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited dermal-specific toxicological data for cosmetic use; CPSR assessor may need to request supplier dossier for dermal endpoints; mild irritant at undiluted concentrations.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl Laevulinate safe in cosmetics?

Limited dermal-specific toxicological data for cosmetic use; CPSR assessor may need to request supplier dossier for dermal endpoints; mild irritant at undiluted concentrations. The EU classifies Ethyl Laevulinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethyl Laevulinate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ethyl Laevulinate do in cosmetics?

Ethyl Laevulinate functions as: Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance; No specific technical function. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 539-88-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Laevulinate?

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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