Is Phenethyl Benzoate safe in cosmetics?
Phenethyl Benzoate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
EXCELLENT
Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenethyl Benzoate
INCI: PHENETHYL BENZOATE
Phenethyl Benzoate (CAS 94-47-3 [^1_8][^1_9]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance ingredient
Editorial assessment
EXCELLENT
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted by FDA; FEMA GRAS for food use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phenethyl Benzoate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Phenethyl Benzoate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Phenethyl Benzoate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
3
Lowest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenethyl Benzoate allowed in the EU?
Phenethyl Benzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenethyl Benzoate do in cosmetics?
Phenethyl Benzoate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 94-47-3 [^1_8][^1_9].
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