Phenethyl Crotonate

INCI: PHENETHYL CROTONATE

CAS Number
68141-20-8
Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not specifically restricted by FDA; permitted for use in cosmetics as fragrance ingredient

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Non-AMES toxic, non-carcinogenic; high aquatic toxicity to fish โ€” environmental concern at high concentrations

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phenethyl Crotonate safe in cosmetics?

Non-AMES toxic, non-carcinogenic; high aquatic toxicity to fish โ€” environmental concern at high concentrations The EU classifies Phenethyl Crotonate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Phenethyl Crotonate allowed in the EU?

Phenethyl Crotonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Phenethyl Crotonate do in cosmetics?

Phenethyl Crotonate functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68141-20-8.

What is the Margin of Safety for Phenethyl Crotonate?

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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