What is it?
Methyl Phenylacetate; Methyl alpha-Toluate
What does it do?
Benzyl Acetate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
EU regulatory status
Benzyl Acetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Benzyl Acetate?
Benzyl Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methyl Phenylacetate; Methyl alpha-Toluate
Is Benzyl Acetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Benzyl Acetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Benzyl Acetate do in cosmetic products?
Benzyl Acetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Benzyl Acetate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Benzyl Acetate is 140-11-4.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 04/02/2020