Fragrance
ETHYLPENTYLOXYACETIC ACID
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A synthetic ether-carboxylic acid used as a fragrance ingredient. Limited toxicological data is publicly available; standard cosmetic safety assessment and low use levels keep it acceptable.
Function
Skin benefits
- Fragrance ingredient
Known concerns
- Limited toxicology dossier
- Possible class-irritation
- No long use history
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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