Benzyl Acetate
INCI: BENZYL ACETATE
CAS 140-11-4 EC 205-399-7
Methyl Phenylacetate; Methyl alpha-Toluate
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Methyl Phenylacetate; Methyl alpha-Toluate
Purpose
Function
Perfuming, Masking, Solvent
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL260 mg/kg
ConcernNone
Flags
ifra_fragrancefda_food_additive
Verdict
Safe at current use levels with Margins of Exposure well above 100 threshold (MOE 6,667-30,667). Not classified as a fragrance allergen and non-genotoxic.
US Note
FDA-approved GRAS for flavor use (21 CFR 172.515); FEMA #2135; no specific cosmetic restrictions
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