Propyl Phenylacetate

INCI: PROPYL PHENYLACETATE

CAS Number
4606-15-9
Function
Perfuming / Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted for use in cosmetics; FDA UNII: 597S2W2M87

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Used exclusively as a fragrance component at very low concentrations; GHS: not classified for 100% of reports

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Propyl Phenylacetate safe in cosmetics?

Used exclusively as a fragrance component at very low concentrations; GHS: not classified for 100% of reports The EU classifies Propyl Phenylacetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Propyl Phenylacetate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Propyl Phenylacetate do in cosmetics?

Propyl Phenylacetate functions as: Perfuming / Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4606-15-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Propyl Phenylacetate?

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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