Alkyl (C12-15) Benzoate
skin conditioning - emollient, solvent, UV filter solubilizer
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
skin conditioning - emollient, solvent, UV filter solubilizer
Purpose
Function
skin conditioning - emollient, solvent, UV filter solubilizer
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionhigh
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL15 mg/kg
ConcernNone
Verdict
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate has a clean regulatory profile with no Annex restrictions, no concentration limits, and rapid metabolic conversion to benzoic acid (GRAS); 2025 GLP dermal absorption data supports safety for conventional and natural-origin formulations.
US Note
CIR concluded safe at present practices of use and concentration; 971 VCRP product uses (858 leave-on, 113 rinse-off); no FDA restrictions; not an OTC sunscreen active
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Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.