Geranyl Phenylacetate

INCI: GERANYL PHENYLACETATE

CAS Number
102-22-7
Function
Fragrance ingredient (floral ester)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no specific CFR prohibition; regulated under FDA fragrance-ingredient framework; not listed as GRAS food additive separately

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Standard fragrance ingredient; ensure IFRA concentration limits are followed and store properly to prevent oxidation-driven sensitization.

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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 Phenylacetate safe in cosmetics?

Standard fragrance ingredient; ensure IFRA concentration limits are followed and store properly to prevent oxidation-driven sensitization. The EU classifies Geranyl Phenylacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Geranyl Phenylacetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Geranyl Phenylacetate do in cosmetics?

Geranyl Phenylacetate functions as: Fragrance ingredient (floral ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 102-22-7.

What is the Margin of Safety for Geranyl Phenylacetate?

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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