Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
9 study endpoints found for Ethyl Octanoate. 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 | 1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| dose_tested | 1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | >=1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >=1194.3 mg/kg bw/day | oral | - | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >10000 ppm | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >10000 ppm | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >10000 ppm | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >10000 ppm | oral | - | oral | REACH |
| NOAEL | >10000 ppm | oral | - | oral | REACH |
Expert Verdict
Volatile fragrance ingredient contributing to top-notes; flammable liquid requiring inhalation exposure evaluation in spray products per SCCS aerosol guidance.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Octanoate safe in cosmetics?
Volatile fragrance ingredient contributing to top-notes; flammable liquid requiring inhalation exposure evaluation in spray products per SCCS aerosol guidance. The EU classifies Ethyl Octanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 9 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Ethyl Octanoate allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Octanoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Octanoate do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Octanoate functions as: Fragrance, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 106-32-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Octanoate?
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 Octanoate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Ethyl Octanoate is 1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a Subchronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 9 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.
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