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Fragrance

ETHYL FORMATE

CAS 109-94-4 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 small fruity ester used as a fragrance/flavour. Highly flammable and irritant in raw form, but used at trace levels in finished cosmetics, where exposure is minimal.

Function

PERFUMING

Skin benefits

  • Fruity rum-like fragrance note
  • Useful as a low-level flavour/fragrance ester
  • Volatile, leaves no residue

Known concerns

  • Highly flammable liquid (GHS H225)
  • Acute oral and inhalation toxicity (H302/H332)
  • Eye and respiratory irritant (H319/H335)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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