Is Phenylpropionaldehyde safe in cosmetics?
Phenylpropionaldehyde has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Phenylpropionaldehyde
INCI: 2-PHENYLPROPIONALDEHYDE
Phenylpropionaldehyde (CAS 93-53-8 [^1_15]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted as fragrance ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phenylpropionaldehyde.
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IFRA Concentration Limits (12 Product Categories)
International Fragrance Association standards per product category. Restriction: Restriction. Effective: 2021-02-10.
| Category | Max % | Category | Max % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 (Lip products) | 0.04% | 7a (Deodorant – not spray) | 0.079% |
| 2 (Body spray) | 0.012% | 7b (Deodorant spray) | 0.079% |
| 3 (Body cream) | 0.04% | 8 (Face cream) | 0.013% |
| 4 (Fine fragrance) | 0.16% | 9 (Soap) | 0.2% |
| 5a (Body lotion) | 0.04% | 10a (Household – non-spray) | 0.2% |
| 5b (Face cream leave-on) | 0.04% | 10b (Household – spray) | No Restriction% |
| 5c (Hand cream) | 0.04% | 11a (Intimate – leave-on) | 0.013% |
| 5d (Baby cream) | 0.013% | 11b (Intimate – rinse) | 0.013% |
| 6 (Mouthwash) | 0.04% | 12 (Not for consumer exposure) | No Restriction% |
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phenylpropionaldehyde.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Phenylpropionaldehyde by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
1
Lowest NOAEL
10 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
10 mg/kg bw/day
COSMOS_DB
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phenylpropionaldehyde allowed in the EU?
Phenylpropionaldehyde EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phenylpropionaldehyde do in cosmetics?
Phenylpropionaldehyde functions as: Fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 93-53-8 [^1_15].
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