Propyl Benzoate

INCI: PROPYL BENZOATE

CAS Number
2315-68-6
Function
Fragrance ingredient, Preservative
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; CIR assessed safe in present practices of use and concentration (alkyl benzoates group)

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Maximum use concentration limits apply under Annex V for preservative function; balsamic fragrance character

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component preservative fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Propyl Benzoate safe in cosmetics?

Maximum use concentration limits apply under Annex V for preservative function; balsamic fragrance character The EU classifies Propyl Benzoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Propyl Benzoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Propyl Benzoate do in cosmetics?

Propyl Benzoate functions as: Fragrance ingredient, Preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2315-68-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Propyl Benzoate?

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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