Phenethyl Propionate

INCI: PHENETHYL PROPIONATE

CAS Number
122-70-3
Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes GRAS for food use; permitted in cosmetics as fragrance. FEMA 2871

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No significant safety concerns at typical fragrance concentrations. Not PBT per IFRA Environmental Standards.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Phenethyl Propionate safe in cosmetics?

No significant safety concerns at typical fragrance concentrations. Not PBT per IFRA Environmental Standards. The EU classifies Phenethyl Propionate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Phenethyl Propionate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Phenethyl Propionate do in cosmetics?

Phenethyl Propionate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 122-70-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Phenethyl Propionate?

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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