Geranyl Benzoate

INCI: GERANYL BENZOATE

CAS Number
94-48-4
Function
Fragrance ingredient (perfuming)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” not prohibited under 21 CFR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Benzoic acid co-metabolite is well-characterized and GRAS. Ensure geraniol content labeling compliance in EU.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Geranyl Benzoate safe in cosmetics?

Benzoic acid co-metabolite is well-characterized and GRAS. Ensure geraniol content labeling compliance in EU. The EU classifies Geranyl Benzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Geranyl Benzoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Geranyl Benzoate do in cosmetics?

Geranyl Benzoate functions as: Fragrance ingredient (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94-48-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Geranyl 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.

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