Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low toxicity profile in published evaluations; potential for mild skin irritation at high concentrations; patch testing recommended for sensitive-skin formulations. Synthetic cooling agent delivering a long-lasting, smooth cooling sensation without the strong minty odor of menthol; activates TRPM8 cold receptors; often used alongside WS-3 and menthyl lactate to build layered cooling effects
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate safe in cosmetics?
Low toxicity profile in published evaluations; potential for mild skin irritation at high concentrations; patch testing recommended for sensitive-skin formulations. Synthetic cooling agent delivering a long-lasting, smooth cooling sensation without the strong minty odor of menthol; activates TRPM8 cold receptors; often used alongside WS-3 and menthyl lactate to build layered cooling effects The EU classifies Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate allowed in the EU?
Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate do in cosmetics?
Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate functions as: Cooling agent, Skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85721-05-7 (commonly referenced).
What is the Margin of Safety for Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate?
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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