Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data

Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate

INCI: ETHYL METHYLPHENYLGLYCIDATE

CAS Number
77-83-8
Function
Fragrance (also known as Strawberry Aldehyde / Aldehyde C-16)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR restriction for cosmetic use; also GRAS as a flavoring substance

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Safety Data

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

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Toxicological Studies

10 study endpoints found for Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 250 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 50 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 125 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 500 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 195 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 195 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Carcinogenicity COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 250 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Subchronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 125 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 500 mg/kg bw/day oral rat oral REACH
NOAEL >1000 mg/kg bw/day dermal rat dermal REACH

Expert Verdict

GHS-classified skin irritant and eye irritant at concentrate levels; epoxide moiety warrants in-use concentration limits; must comply with IFRA standards for finished product levels

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate safe in cosmetics?

GHS-classified skin irritant and eye irritant at concentrate levels; epoxide moiety warrants in-use concentration limits; must comply with IFRA standards for finished product levels The EU classifies Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD. 10 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate do in cosmetics?

Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate functions as: Fragrance (also known as Strawberry Aldehyde / Aldehyde C-16). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 77-83-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Ethyl Methylphenylglycidate is 250 mg/kg bw/day based on a Chronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 10 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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