What is the NOAEL for Propyl acetate?
Propyl acetate has 12 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 420 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.
Also known as: acetic acid, propyl ester, 4-02-00-00138, BRN 1740764, EINECS 203-686-1, FEMA No. 2925 (+7 more)
CAS 109-60-4
Propyl acetate (CAS 109-60-4) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 9 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC, OSHA.
Propyl acetate is classified GHS Danger (H225, H319, H336, H316, H320, H333, H335, H370) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| GHS Signal Word | DANGER |
| GHS Hazard Statements | Highly flammable liquid and vapour May cause drowsiness or dizziness Harmful to aquatic life |
| Short-term Effects | The vapour is mildly irritating to the eyes, respiratory tract and skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure far above the OEL could cause lowering of consciousness. |
| Long-term Effects | The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. |
| Routes of Exposure | The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour. |
Occupational exposure limits from OSHA, NIOSH, and ACGIH rows.
| Agency | Metric | Value | ppm | mg/m3 | Skin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSHA | TWA | 200 ppm (840 mg/m³) | 200 | 840 | N |
| NIOSH | TWA | 200 ppm (840 mg/m³) | 200 | 840 | N |
| NIOSH | STEL | 250 ppm (1050 mg/m³) | 250 | 1050 | N |
| ACGIH | TWA | 100 ppm [2017] | 100 | - | N |
| ACGIH | STEL | 150 ppm [2017] | 150 | - | N |
| CAL/OSHA | TWA | 200 ppm (840 mg/m³) | 200 | 840 | N |
| CAL/OSHA | STEL | 250 ppm (1050 mg/m³) | 250 | 1050 | N |
| NIOSH | IDLH | 1700 ppm | 1700 | - | - |
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| consumer_product; detected; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| air; Arts and crafts/Office supplies - fabric treatment and dye; detected; emissions; Europe | Danish Environmental Protection Agency | Danish EPA |
| IFRA Transparency | IFRA | IFRA |
| Europe | European Commission | Fl@vis |
| food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019) | FDA | United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| SCIL (9/2019) | USEPA | Safer Chemical Ingredients List |
| Canada; pharmaceutical | DrugBank | DrugBank |
| consumer_product | P&G | Proctor & Gamble |
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| =420 | mg/m3 | DNEL local | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL |
| 4AWM8C91G6 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 4AWM8C91G6 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 4AWM8C91G6 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 4AWM8C91G6 | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| 32 | mg/L | LC50 | Inhalation | - | NTP_ICE_acute_inhalation |
| =9370 | mg/kg bw | LD50 | oral | Rat | NTP_ICE_acute_oral |
| =9800 | mg/kg bw | LD50 | oral | Rat | NTP_ICE_acute_oral |
| =71013.1 | mg/m3 | LEL | inhalation | Human | ToxValDB_DOE_Protective_Action_Criteria |
| =900 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_EFSA |
| =900 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral: gavage | Rat | EFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx |
| =1000 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
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Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | Propyl acetate | 203-686-1 | ECHA overview → |
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.
ADI: No safety concern at current levels of intake when used as a flavouring agent mg/kg bw
View full food safety profile →Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.
1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.
View full cannabis profile →Propyl acetate has 12 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 420 mg/m3 via inhalation in Human. Source: ToxValDB_GESTIS_DNEL.
Propyl acetate appears on 9 regulatory/inventory lists including consumer_product; detected; Europe, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, air; Arts and crafts/Office supplies - fabric treatment and dye; detected; emissions; Europe, and 6 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Occupational exposure limits for Propyl acetate are set by OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH. 8 limit values from official agencies are documented in the database. Source: OSHA, NIOSH, ACGIH.
Yes, Propyl acetate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Propyl Acetate. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, ILO/WHO ICSC, OSHA/NIOSH/ACGIH, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Propyl acetate is classified GHS Danger (H225, H319, H336, H316, H320, H333, H335, H370) in the chemicals database but is restricted in EU cosmetics.
Propyl acetate also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food safety, cannabis databases.