Is Methyl Acetylaminobenzoate safe in cosmetics?
Methyl Acetylaminobenzoate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methyl Acetylaminobenzoate
INCI: METHYL ACETYLAMINOBENZOATE (AS LISTED IN COSING)
Methyl Acetylaminobenzoate (CAS Likely corresponds to methyl 4-(acetylamino)benzoate - no single universally confirmed CAS was returned from regulatory databases in this search) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient (structurally related to PABA derivatives but distinct. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Likely corresponds to methyl 4-(acetylamino)benzoate - no single universally confirmed CAS was returned from regulatory databases in this search
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Function
Fragrance ingredient (structurally related to PABA derivatives but distinct from UV-filtering aminobenzoates)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not listed among approved OTC sunscreen actives (21 CFR 352); allowed as a general cosmetic ingredient if not marketed with UV-protection claims
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methyl Acetylaminobenzoate.
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Expert Verdict
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Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methyl Acetylaminobenzoate allowed in the EU?
Methyl Acetylaminobenzoate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methyl Acetylaminobenzoate do in cosmetics?
Methyl Acetylaminobenzoate functions as: Fragrance ingredient (structurally related to PABA derivatives but distinct from UV-filtering aminobenzoates). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Likely corresponds to methyl 4-(acetylamino)benzoate - no single universally confirmed CAS was returned from regulatory databases in this search.
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