Is Phenylpropane safe in cosmetics?
Phenylpropane has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenylpropane
INCI: NO ESTABLISHED COSMETIC INCI NAME
Phenylpropane (CAS 103-65-1 (propylbenzene)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Industrial solvent / hydrocarbon. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Industrial solvent / hydrocarbon
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA — no established cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phenylpropane.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Phenylpropane — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenylpropane allowed in the EU?
Phenylpropane EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenylpropane do in cosmetics?
Phenylpropane functions as: Industrial solvent / hydrocarbon. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 103-65-1 (propylbenzene).
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