Is Benzyl Methyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
Benzyl Methyl Ether has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Benzyl Methyl Ether
Also known as: Benzene, (methoxymethyl)-, EINECS 208-705-7, alpha-Methoxytoluene, Methyl benzyl ether, NSC 8058 (+1 more)
INCI: BENZYL METHYL ETHER
Benzyl Methyl Ether (CAS 538-86-3) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming (fruity, metallic-rosy odor). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Perfuming (fruity, metallic-rosy odor)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted as fragrance ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Benzyl Methyl Ether.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Flavouring and nutrient
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Benzyl Methyl Ether.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Benzene, (methoxymethyl)-
EINECS 208-705-7
alpha-Methoxytoluene
Methyl benzyl ether
NSC 8058
UNII-F22RLS78BD
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Flavouring and nutrient
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
Europe
consumer_product
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Benzyl Methyl Ether allowed in the EU?
Benzyl Methyl Ether EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Benzyl Methyl Ether do in cosmetics?
Benzyl Methyl Ether functions as: Perfuming (fruity, metallic-rosy odor). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 538-86-3.
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