Pentylphenyl Methoxybenzoate

INCI: PENTYLPHENYL METHOXYBENZOATE

CAS Number
38444-13-2
Function
Skin conditioning (emollient / liquid crystal former)
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Listed in CTFA/PCPC dictionary; not CIR-reviewed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No formal safety assessment; read-across from 4-methoxybenzoic acid esters required for CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pentylphenyl Methoxybenzoate safe in cosmetics?

No formal safety assessment; read-across from 4-methoxybenzoic acid esters required for CPSR. The EU classifies Pentylphenyl Methoxybenzoate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Pentylphenyl Methoxybenzoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Pentylphenyl Methoxybenzoate do in cosmetics?

Pentylphenyl Methoxybenzoate functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient / liquid crystal former). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 38444-13-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pentylphenyl Methoxybenzoate?

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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