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Fragrance

DIPHENYL ETHER

CAS 101-84-8 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A simple diphenyl ether (CAS 101-84-8) used as a fragrance ingredient and solvent. Documented sensitisation potential plus environmental persistence concerns push it firmly into the orange "use with awareness" tier.

Function

FRAGRANCE

Skin benefits

  • Geranium-like scent
  • Hydrophobic solvent

Known concerns

  • Skin sensitisation potential
  • Environmental persistence
  • Aerial oxidation by-products
  • Some endocrine-activity research signals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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