Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Very limited independent toxicological data. No RIFM full assessment published. Read-across from eugenyl acetate is plausible but must be formally justified. Formic acid metabolite has irritant potential at higher concentrations. Requires dedicated genotoxicity and repeated-dose data or validated read-across for a CPSR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eugenyl Formate safe in cosmetics?
Very limited independent toxicological data. No RIFM full assessment published. Read-across from eugenyl acetate is plausible but must be formally justified. Formic acid metabolite has irritant potential at higher concentrations. Requires dedicated genotoxicity and repeated-dose data or validated read-across for a CPSR. The EU classifies Eugenyl Formate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Eugenyl Formate allowed in the EU?
Eugenyl Formate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Eugenyl Formate do in cosmetics?
Eugenyl Formate functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 10031-96-6.
What is the Margin of Safety for Eugenyl Formate?
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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