Trimethylbenzyl Alcohol

INCI: TRIMETHYLBENZYL ALCOHOL

CAS Number
Multiple isomers; most common: 4536-88-3 (2,4,6-trimethylbenzyl alcohol)
Function
Fragrance ingredient; solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted as a fragrance component

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Monitor for cross-reactivity in benzyl alcohol-sensitive individuals; ensure purity specs exclude undesired isomers

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trimethylbenzyl Alcohol safe in cosmetics?

Monitor for cross-reactivity in benzyl alcohol-sensitive individuals; ensure purity specs exclude undesired isomers The EU classifies Trimethylbenzyl Alcohol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Trimethylbenzyl Alcohol allowed in the EU?

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

What does Trimethylbenzyl Alcohol do in cosmetics?

Trimethylbenzyl Alcohol functions as: Fragrance ingredient; solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Multiple isomers; most common: 4536-88-3 (2,4,6-trimethylbenzyl alcohol).

What is the Margin of Safety for Trimethylbenzyl 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.

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