Is Phenylethylpyridine safe in cosmetics?
Phenylethylpyridine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenylethylpyridine
INCI: PHENYLETHYLPYRIDINE
Phenylethylpyridine (CAS Not definitively confirmed (multiple isomers possible: 2-, 3-, or 4-phenylethylpyridine)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming (fragrance ingredient). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not definitively confirmed (multiple isomers possible: 2-, 3-, or 4-phenylethylpyridine)
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Function
Perfuming (fragrance ingredient)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA — no specific restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phenylethylpyridine.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phenylethylpyridine.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenylethylpyridine allowed in the EU?
Phenylethylpyridine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenylethylpyridine do in cosmetics?
Phenylethylpyridine functions as: Perfuming (fragrance ingredient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not definitively confirmed (multiple isomers possible: 2-, 3-, or 4-phenylethylpyridine).
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