Menthyl Ethylcarbamate

INCI: MENTHYL ETHYLCARBAMATE

CAS Number
104870-56-6 (commonly referenced)
Function
Skin conditioning agent, Cooling agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not prohibited or restricted; subject to general safety requirements

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited public toxicological data; generally considered low risk at typical cosmetic use levels; recommended to use within established concentration guidelines from suppliers. Provides a clean, non-menthol-like cooling sensation; part of the family of synthetic coolants developed as menthol alternatives; more stable than menthol in formulation pH ranges

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Menthyl Ethylcarbamate safe in cosmetics?

Limited public toxicological data; generally considered low risk at typical cosmetic use levels; recommended to use within established concentration guidelines from suppliers. Provides a clean, non-menthol-like cooling sensation; part of the family of synthetic coolants developed as menthol alternatives; more stable than menthol in formulation pH ranges The EU classifies Menthyl Ethylcarbamate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Menthyl Ethylcarbamate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Menthyl Ethylcarbamate do in cosmetics?

Menthyl Ethylcarbamate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, Cooling agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 104870-56-6 (commonly referenced).

What is the Margin of Safety for Menthyl Ethylcarbamate?

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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