Methylbutylphenyl Pentylbenzoate

INCI: METHYLBUTYLPHENYL PENTYLBENZOATE

CAS Number
69777-64-6
Function
Skin conditioning agent; also contributes fragrance characteristics in formulations
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Allowed - not listed among prohibited or restricted substances under 21 CFR 700

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited publicly available toxicological data; no major safety flags currently identified in regulatory databases. Aromatic ester; relatively large molecular weight contributes to substantivity on skin

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Concern Level: High

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Methylbutylphenyl Pentylbenzoate safe in cosmetics?

Limited publicly available toxicological data; no major safety flags currently identified in regulatory databases. Aromatic ester; relatively large molecular weight contributes to substantivity on skin The EU classifies Methylbutylphenyl Pentylbenzoate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Methylbutylphenyl Pentylbenzoate allowed in the EU?

Methylbutylphenyl Pentylbenzoate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Methylbutylphenyl Pentylbenzoate do in cosmetics?

Methylbutylphenyl Pentylbenzoate functions as: Skin conditioning agent; also contributes fragrance characteristics in formulations. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 69777-64-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Methylbutylphenyl Pentylbenzoate?

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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