Ethyl Valerate

INCI: ETHYL VALERATE

CAS Number
539-82-2
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FEMA GRAS; no 21 CFR restriction

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Not PBT, not photoirritant, not photoallergenic per UV/Vis spectra evaluation.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl Valerate safe in cosmetics?

Not PBT, not photoirritant, not photoallergenic per UV/Vis spectra evaluation. The EU classifies Ethyl Valerate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Ethyl Valerate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ethyl Valerate do in cosmetics?

Ethyl Valerate functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 539-82-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Valerate?

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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