Is Phenylacetaldehyde safe in cosmetics?
Phenylacetaldehyde has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenylacetaldehyde
INCI: PHENYLACETALDEHYDE
Phenylacetaldehyde (CAS 122-78-1 [^1_17]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance (powerful floral/hyacinth note). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance (powerful floral/hyacinth note)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FEMA 2874; GRAS for food; not specifically restricted by FDA in cosmetics
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phenylacetaldehyde.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phenylacetaldehyde.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
jecfa_safe
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenylacetaldehyde allowed in the EU?
Phenylacetaldehyde EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenylacetaldehyde do in cosmetics?
Phenylacetaldehyde functions as: Fragrance (powerful floral/hyacinth note). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 122-78-1 [^1_17].
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