Methyl Benzoate
A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, preservative, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Methyl benzoate
What does it do?
Methyl Benzoate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Preservative
prevents microbial growth in cosmetic products, extending shelf life and protecting users
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Solvent
dissolves other ingredients into a uniform liquid phase
EU regulatory status
Methyl Benzoate is listed in Annex V of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 as a substance permitted for the corresponding category of use.
Frequently asked questions
What is Methyl Benzoate?
Methyl Benzoate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Methyl benzoate
Is Methyl Benzoate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Methyl Benzoate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methyl Benzoate do in cosmetic products?
Methyl Benzoate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, preservative, skin conditioning - emollient, solvent.
What is the CAS number of Methyl Benzoate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Methyl Benzoate is 93-58-3.
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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: 11/08/2020