Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low toxicity profile; metabolizes to benzoic acid, a well-characterized metabolite with no safety concerns at current use levels.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isopropyl Benzoate safe in cosmetics?
Low toxicity profile; metabolizes to benzoic acid, a well-characterized metabolite with no safety concerns at current use levels. The EU classifies Isopropyl Benzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Isopropyl Benzoate allowed in the EU?
Isopropyl Benzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isopropyl Benzoate do in cosmetics?
Isopropyl Benzoate functions as: Fragrance ingredient, skin conditioning agent, emollient, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 939-48-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Isopropyl Benzoate?
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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