Geranyl Butyrate

INCI: GERANYL BUTYRATE

CAS Number
106-29-6
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; FEMA GRAS (FEMA 2512); FDA approved food flavoring

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Geranyl butyrate hydrolyzes to geraniol, an EU Annex III listed fragrance allergen requiring labeling above 10 ppm (rinse-off) or 100 ppm (leave-on); assess total geraniol contribution from hydrolysis.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Geranyl Butyrate safe in cosmetics?

Geranyl butyrate hydrolyzes to geraniol, an EU Annex III listed fragrance allergen requiring labeling above 10 ppm (rinse-off) or 100 ppm (leave-on); assess total geraniol contribution from hydrolysis. The EU classifies Geranyl Butyrate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Geranyl Butyrate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Geranyl Butyrate do in cosmetics?

Geranyl Butyrate functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 106-29-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Geranyl Butyrate?

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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