Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Positive in BlueScreen genotoxicity assay at cytotoxic concentrations, but overall weight of evidence supports no genotoxic concern. Salicylate hydrolysis product — avoid stacking with other salicylate sources in formulation. Not PBT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenethyl Salicylate safe in cosmetics?
Positive in BlueScreen genotoxicity assay at cytotoxic concentrations, but overall weight of evidence supports no genotoxic concern. Salicylate hydrolysis product — avoid stacking with other salicylate sources in formulation. Not PBT. The EU classifies Phenethyl Salicylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Phenethyl Salicylate allowed in the EU?
Phenethyl Salicylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenethyl Salicylate do in cosmetics?
Phenethyl Salicylate functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 87-22-9.
What is the Margin of Safety for Phenethyl Salicylate?
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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