Methylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate

INCI: METHYLBENZYL CARBINYL ACETATE

CAS Number
93-92-5 (α-methylbenzyl acetate)
Function
Fragrance (perfuming)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — no 21 CFR restriction for cosmetic use

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No phototoxicity, photoallergenicity, or environmental toxicity concerns identified.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?

No phototoxicity, photoallergenicity, or environmental toxicity concerns identified. The EU classifies Methylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Methylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate allowed in the EU?

Methylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Methylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate do in cosmetics?

Methylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate functions as: Fragrance (perfuming). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93-92-5 (α-methylbenzyl acetate).

What is the Margin of Safety for Methylbenzyl Carbinyl 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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