Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Ethylhexyl Benzoate. 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 | 300 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
Expert Verdict
Long-chain alkyl benzoates permitted under general EU cosmetics provisions. CIR concluded safe with no concentration restrictions reported. Read-across from methyl/ethyl benzoate supports low sensitization risk.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethylhexyl Benzoate safe in cosmetics?
Long-chain alkyl benzoates permitted under general EU cosmetics provisions. CIR concluded safe with no concentration restrictions reported. Read-across from methyl/ethyl benzoate supports low sensitization risk. The EU classifies Ethylhexyl Benzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Ethylhexyl Benzoate allowed in the EU?
Ethylhexyl Benzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethylhexyl Benzoate do in cosmetics?
Ethylhexyl Benzoate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5444-75-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylhexyl Benzoate?
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 Ethylhexyl Benzoate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Ethylhexyl Benzoate is 300 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. Source: REACH.
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