What is it?
Benzenemethanol, a-Methyl-, Acetate; 1-Phenylethyl Acetate; Styralyl acetate
What does it do?
Methylbenzyl Acetate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
EU regulatory status
Methylbenzyl 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 Methylbenzyl Acetate?
Methylbenzyl Acetate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Benzenemethanol, a-Methyl-, Acetate; 1-Phenylethyl Acetate; Styralyl acetate
Is Methylbenzyl Acetate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Methylbenzyl Acetate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Methylbenzyl Acetate do in cosmetic products?
Methylbenzyl Acetate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.
What is the CAS number of Methylbenzyl Acetate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Methylbenzyl Acetate is 93-92-5 / 29759-11-3.
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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: 15/10/2010