m-Cresyl Acetate

INCI: M-CRESYL ACETATE

CAS Number
122-46-3
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” FEMA GRAS; no specific CFR cosmetic prohibition

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Hydrolysis product is m-cresol. Use only within IFRA guidelines. At fragrance-level concentrations (typically <0.1%), systemic exposure is negligible. Full IFRA compliance and allergen declaration required.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is m-Cresyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?

Hydrolysis product is m-cresol. Use only within IFRA guidelines. At fragrance-level concentrations (typically <0.1%), systemic exposure is negligible. Full IFRA compliance and allergen declaration required. The EU classifies m-Cresyl Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is m-Cresyl Acetate allowed in the EU?

m-Cresyl Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does m-Cresyl Acetate do in cosmetics?

m-Cresyl Acetate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 122-46-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for m-Cresyl Acetate?

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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