Is MEA-Benzoate safe in cosmetics?
MEA-Benzoate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
MEA-Benzoate
INCI: MEA-BENZOATE
MEA-Benzoate (CAS 4337-66-0 / 33545-23-2) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Preservative. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 2.5%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Preservative
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
2.5%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Allowed; benzoic acid is GRAS and its CIR assessment concluded it is safe as used
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for MEA-Benzoate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for MEA-Benzoate.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MEA-Benzoate allowed in the EU?
MEA-Benzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 2.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does MEA-Benzoate do in cosmetics?
MEA-Benzoate functions as: Preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4337-66-0 / 33545-23-2.
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