Is Phenoxyethyl Caprylate safe in cosmetics?
Phenoxyethyl Caprylate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Phenoxyethyl Caprylate
Also known as: UNII-GMI5AN7T8U, 2-Phenoxyethyl octanoate, Ethanol, 2-phenoxy-, octanoate, Octanioic acid, 2-phenoxyethyl ester, Tegosoft XC
Phenoxyethyl Caprylate (CAS 23511-73-1) is classified as a cosmetic ingredient. Reported NOAEL =1000 mg/kg bw/day in Rat (ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID); EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-phenoxyethyl octanoate
InChIKey
FTLLYZOWBWEERE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA; general-use cosmetic ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phenoxyethyl Caprylate.
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Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Phenoxyethyl Caprylate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | =1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | Rat | short-term | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
10 - 100 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phenoxyethyl Caprylate.
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Phenoxyethyl Caprylate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
1000 mg/kg bw/day
ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID
Known Synonyms
UNII-GMI5AN7T8U
2-Phenoxyethyl octanoate
Ethanol, 2-phenoxy-, octanoate
Octanioic acid, 2-phenoxyethyl ester
Tegosoft XC
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenoxyethyl Caprylate allowed in the EU?
Phenoxyethyl Caprylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What is the NOAEL for Phenoxyethyl Caprylate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Phenoxyethyl Caprylate is =1000 mg/kg bw/day based on a short-term study via oral route in Rat. Source: ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID.
Is Phenoxyethyl Caprylate used outside cosmetics?
Phenoxyethyl Caprylate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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