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ETHYL PELARGONATE

CAS 123-29-5
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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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Ethyl Pelargonate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Ethyl pelargonate (CAS 123-29-5) is the ethyl ester of nonanoic (pelargonic) acid, naturally occurring in palm kernel oil and some fruits. It is used in cosmetics primarily as a fragrance and flavouring material with a mild, fruity, slightly waxy character. The compound has been evaluated by IFRA/IOFI and has no restrictions under EU Regulation 1223/2009. Its food use history as a flavouring provides additional toxicological confidence. The SCCS has not identified specific concerns. It is considered safe at normal cosmetic use concentrations.

Skin benefits

  • Fragrance material with mild fruity character
  • Emollient properties
  • Wide use in cosmetic perfumery

Known concerns

  • Fragrance allergen disclosure threshold applies in EU

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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