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Fragrance

ETHOXY-P-CRESOL

CAS 2563-07-7 Updated
30

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

An ethoxy-substituted cresol used as a fragrance/flavour note. GHS-classified as a serious eye damage and skin sensitisation hazard — not suited for leave-on cosmetics at meaningful levels.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Used as a fragrance/flavour note
  • Provides phenolic character

Known concerns

  • GHS Danger: causes serious eye damage (H318)
  • Skin sensitiser (H317)
  • Skin irritant (H315)
  • Harmful if swallowed (H302)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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