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Fragrance

DIBENZYL

CAS 103-29-7 Updated
60

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A simple aromatic hydrocarbon (1,2-diphenylethane) used as a fragrance fixative. Skin profile is benign at use levels; main flag is long-term aquatic toxicity.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance / fixative use
  • Stable hydrocarbon
  • Improves longevity of perfume notes

Known concerns

  • Aquatic toxicity (H413)
  • Limited cosmetic-specific data
  • Mostly an industrial intermediate

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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