ALLYL PHENOXYACETATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A powerful green fragrance ester restricted in the EU to a maximum of 0.2% in ready-to-use consumer products.
Allyl phenoxyacetate is listed in EU Annex III (entry III/143) with a restriction limit of 0.2% in ready-to-use consumer products due to its allyl alcohol content. The ingredient itself carries no direct harmonised hazard classification but is subject to this specific limit in the EU market. It provides powerful green, floral-animalic fragrance at low concentrations.
Skin benefits
- Fragrance material with powerful green, floral character
Known concerns
- EU Annex III restricted (III/143) - 0.2% max in ready-to-use products
- Contains allyl alcohol as a potential cleavage product
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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