Pentylphenyl Octyloxybenzoate

INCI: PENTYLPHENYL OCTYLOXYBENZOATE

CAS Number
50649-56-4
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 PCPC dictionary; not CIR-reviewed

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Extremely high Log Kow (9.08) indicates very poor water solubility (0.0000572 mg/L); bioaccumulation potential should be assessed for environmental PBT screening.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pentylphenyl Octyloxybenzoate safe in cosmetics?

Extremely high Log Kow (9.08) indicates very poor water solubility (0.0000572 mg/L); bioaccumulation potential should be assessed for environmental PBT screening. The EU classifies Pentylphenyl Octyloxybenzoate as "restricted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Pentylphenyl Octyloxybenzoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Pentylphenyl Octyloxybenzoate do in cosmetics?

Pentylphenyl Octyloxybenzoate functions as: Skin conditioning (emollient / liquid crystal former). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 50649-56-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Pentylphenyl Octyloxybenzoate?

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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