Synthetic fragrance ester
2-Methyl-1-phenyl- 2-propyl acetate; Dimethylbenzyl Carbinyl Acetate
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A synthetic ester used as a fragrance ingredient for floral and fruity nuances in personal care products. Mostly unclassified for human health hazards but flagged for chronic aquatic toxicity in a portion of filings.
Skin benefits
- Fragrance ingredient with floral, fruity scent
- Low acute mammalian toxicity in standard assays
- Majority of ECHA notifications report no GHS hazard classification
Known concerns
- Around 29% of notifications flag H412 harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
- Synthetic fragrance components can sensitize individuals with fragrance allergies
- IFRA usage restrictions may apply to leave-on products
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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