Isoamylbenzoate

INCI: ISOAMYLBENZOATE

CAS Number
94-46-2
Function
Fragrance (parfum)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed in cosmetics; also GRAS as a food flavoring agent

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

RIFM safety assessment concluded no skin sensitization concern at current declared use levels; not expected to be phototoxic/photoallergenic; calculated MOE > 100 for repeated dose and reproductive toxicity endpoints. Ester of benzoic acid and isoamyl alcohol; provides a pleasant fruity aroma reminiscent of bananas and pears; IFRA-compliant at standard use levels

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isoamylbenzoate safe in cosmetics?

RIFM safety assessment concluded no skin sensitization concern at current declared use levels; not expected to be phototoxic/photoallergenic; calculated MOE > 100 for repeated dose and reproductive toxicity endpoints. Ester of benzoic acid and isoamyl alcohol; provides a pleasant fruity aroma reminiscent of bananas and pears; IFRA-compliant at standard use levels The EU classifies Isoamylbenzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Isoamylbenzoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Isoamylbenzoate do in cosmetics?

Isoamylbenzoate functions as: Fragrance (parfum). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94-46-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Isoamylbenzoate?

not established 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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