What is the NOAEL for Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl-4-(1-phenylethyl)-?
Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl-4-(1-phenylethyl)- has 4 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is I150P0702M UNII. Source: openFDA substances.
NOAEL Data
Cosmetic Ingredient
Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl-4-(1-phenylethyl)-
Also known as: 1-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-1-phenylethane, EINECS 228-249-2, Phenyl xylyl ethane, 1-Phenyl-1-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)ethane
CAS 6196-95-8
Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl-4-(1-phenylethyl)- (CAS 6196-95-8) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl-4-(1-phenylethyl)- is classified GHS Danger (H304, H315, H410) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
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Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status; Chemicals: ghs_classifications.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
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noael studies public
NOAEL studies
4
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chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
0
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eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
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DSSTox identifiers
10 fields
Name
Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl-4-(1-phenylethyl)-
CAS Number
6196-95-8
DTXSID
DTXSID8027616
Molecular Formula
C16H18
InChI Key
FLWSNJAEMMOZJG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
210.140851
Synonyms
1-(3,4-Dimethylphenyl)-1-phenylethaneEINECS 228-249-2Phenyl xylyl ethane1-Phenyl-1-(3,4-dimethylphenyl)ethane
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
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EPA CPDat
1 records
Solvent
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
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NOAEL studies
Showing 4 of 4 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I150P0702M | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| I150P0702M | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| I150P0702M | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| I150P0702M | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
Showing 4 of 4 studies
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
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AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
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CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Solvents
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl-4-(1-phenylethyl)- used in cosmetics?
Yes, Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl-4-(1-phenylethyl)- is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name XYLYL PHENYLETHANE. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl-4-(1-phenylethyl)- come from?
Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl-4-(1-phenylethyl)- have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl-4-(1-phenylethyl)- is classified GHS Danger (H304, H315, H410) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics.
Is Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl-4-(1-phenylethyl)- used outside industrial chemicals?
Benzene, 1,2-dimethyl-4-(1-phenylethyl)- also appears in cosmetics databases.