Styralyl Alcohol
INCI: STYRALYL ALCOHOL (ฮ-METHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL; 1-PHENYLETHANOL)
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
6 study endpoints found for Styralyl Alcohol. 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 | 2000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 1000 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | Short Term Toxicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 93 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 375 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | Subchronic | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 375 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Carcinogenicity | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 750 mg/kg bw/day | oral | mouse | Carcinogenicity | COSMOS_DB |
Expert Verdict
Use levels governed by IFRA standards; mild skin irritant at high concentrations; must comply with fragrance allergen labeling if required in specific jurisdictions
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Styralyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?
Use levels governed by IFRA standards; mild skin irritant at high concentrations; must comply with fragrance allergen labeling if required in specific jurisdictions The EU classifies Styralyl Alcohol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 6 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Styralyl Alcohol allowed in the EU?
Styralyl Alcohol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Styralyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?
Styralyl Alcohol functions as: Fragrance ingredient, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 98-85-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Styralyl Alcohol?
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.
What is the NOAEL for Styralyl Alcohol?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Styralyl Alcohol is 2000 mg/kg bw/day based on a Short Term Toxicity study via oral route in rat. A total of 6 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.
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