Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Generally considered low toxicity; avoid inhalation and direct skin contact with neat material; limited published MoS calculations — CPSR assessor may request read-across dossier from supplier
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Phenoxyacetate safe in cosmetics?
Generally considered low toxicity; avoid inhalation and direct skin contact with neat material; limited published MoS calculations — CPSR assessor may request read-across dossier from supplier The EU classifies Ethyl Phenoxyacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Ethyl Phenoxyacetate allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Phenoxyacetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Phenoxyacetate do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Phenoxyacetate functions as: Fragrance / Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2555-49-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Phenoxyacetate?
not established 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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