Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Low toxicity; potential mild skin or respiratory irritation at high concentrations; standard precautions for volatile esters. Fruity apple/pineapple-like odor; methyl ester of pentanoic (valeric) acid; also used as a flavoring agent and in organic synthesis
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Valerate safe in cosmetics?
Low toxicity; potential mild skin or respiratory irritation at high concentrations; standard precautions for volatile esters. Fruity apple/pineapple-like odor; methyl ester of pentanoic (valeric) acid; also used as a flavoring agent and in organic synthesis The EU classifies Methyl Valerate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Methyl Valerate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Valerate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Valerate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Valerate functions as: Fragrance (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 624-24-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Methyl Valerate?
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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