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ETHYLAL
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Ethylal is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Ethylal (diethoxymethane) is an acetal formed from acetaldehyde and ethanol, used primarily as a fragrance compound for its fresh, green olfactory profile. It has low acute oral and dermal toxicity and is not listed in EU Cosmetics Regulation Annexes I–VI. IFRA guidelines address its use in fragrance formulations due to its status as a volatile organic compound (VOC) and mild sensitization potential at elevated concentrations.
Skin benefits
- fragrance material with fresh, green character
- enhances sensory experience of cosmetic formulations
Known concerns
- volatile organic compound (VOC)
- mild skin sensitization at high concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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