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ETHYL LEVULINATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Ethyl Levulinate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Ethyl Levulinate is listed on EU CosIng as a fragrance and skin-conditioning ingredient. Levulinic acid is a renewable-platform chemical derived from biomass. Ethyl Levulinate appears on the IFRA list of safe fragrance materials and is not subject to EU Annex II or III restrictions. It is classified as a Generally Recognised As Safe (GRAS) flavouring substance by FEMA/FDA and has a clean skin tolerance profile in cosmetic use.
Skin benefits
- Skin conditioning and softening properties
- Contributes to pleasant sensory profile of formulations
- Can act as a penetration enhancer for other actives
Known concerns
- May act as a mild fragrance allergen in susceptible individuals
- IFRA standards apply for fragrance use levels
- Rare cases of skin sensitisation reported
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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