Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Highly volatile fragrance ingredient with negligible absorption; formic acid hydrolysis product may cause irritation at elevated concentrations but not phototoxic.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isoamyl Formate safe in cosmetics?
Highly volatile fragrance ingredient with negligible absorption; formic acid hydrolysis product may cause irritation at elevated concentrations but not phototoxic. The EU classifies Isoamyl Formate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Isoamyl Formate allowed in the EU?
Isoamyl Formate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isoamyl Formate do in cosmetics?
Isoamyl Formate functions as: Fragrance / perfuming agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 110-45-2 [^1_18].
What is the Margin of Safety for Isoamyl Formate?
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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