Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Expert Verdict
Not genotoxic or phototoxic; cleared at RIFM screening level for environmental endpoints; safety supported by read-across to guaiacol and phenylacetic acid despite limited direct in vivo data.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guaiacol Phenylacetate safe in cosmetics?
Not genotoxic or phototoxic; cleared at RIFM screening level for environmental endpoints; safety supported by read-across to guaiacol and phenylacetic acid despite limited direct in vivo data. The EU classifies Guaiacol Phenylacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Guaiacol Phenylacetate allowed in the EU?
Guaiacol Phenylacetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Guaiacol Phenylacetate do in cosmetics?
Guaiacol Phenylacetate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4112-89-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Guaiacol 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.
Compliance Tools
Check Guaiacol Phenylacetate compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Guaiacol Phenylacetate in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Guaiacol Phenylacetate in your formulation.