Is Ethyl Cinnamate safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Cinnamate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Ethyl Cinnamate
Ethyl Cinnamate (CAS 103-36-6 [^1_10]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance; No specific technical function; UV. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance; No specific technical function; UV stabilizer
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no 21 CFR restriction for cosmetic use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Cinnamate.
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Sensitization Profile
Contact sensitization data for Ethyl Cinnamate based on clinical patch test studies and IFRA standards.
Sensitization Rate
low
Allergen Class
fragrance
EU Allergen Listed
yes
Patch Test Positive Rate
0.2%
Cross-reactivity Group
balsam-of-peru-group
Reaction Type
contact-dermatitis
IFRA Restricted
Source: EU 2023/1545; SCCS/1459/11
Additional Ingredient Properties
2 property records from structured ingredient metadata.
allergen_detail
{"eu_allergen_listed": "yes", "allergen_class": "fragrance", "cross_reactivity_group": "balsam-of-peru-group", "patch_test_frequency_pct": "0.2", "sensitization_rate": "low", "common_reaction_type": "contact-dermatitis", "ifra_restricted": "yes", "source": "EU 2023/1545; SCCS/1459/11"}
fragrance_ifra
{"cas_number": "103-36-6", "ifra_amendment_number": "49", "ifra_restriction_type": "Restricted", "ifra_max_use_level_category_1_pct": "0.11", "ifra_max_use_level_category_4_pct": "1.8", "ifra_max_use_level_category_7_pct": "0.26", "ifra_max_use_level_category_11_pct": "0.052", "eu_allergen_declaration_required": "No", "eu_26_allergens_list": "No", "sccs_opinion_available": "Yes", "sensitization_po…
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethyl Cinnamate.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
jecfa_safe
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Ethyl Cinnamate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
8
Lowest NOAEL
80 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
800 mg/kg bw/day
COSMOS_DB
ECHA_REACH_reach_study_results_dossiers_23-05-2023.zip
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Cinnamate allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Cinnamate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Cinnamate do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Cinnamate functions as: Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance; No specific technical function; UV stabilizer. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 103-36-6 [^1_10].
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