ISOAMYL FORMATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A fragrance ingredient with a fruity, rum-like scent; may irritate eyes in concentrated form.
Isoamyl formate is a formic acid ester of isoamyl alcohol, occurring naturally in several fruits. It is listed in EU CosIng as a fragrance ingredient with required allergen declaration. The IFRA restricts its use due to sensitization potential at high concentrations. In the EU, it is regulated under the Cosmetics Regulation as a fragrance allergen requiring separate labeling when present above 0.001% in leave-on or 0.01% in rinse-off products.
Skin benefits
- Provides pleasant scent profile in cosmetic formulations
Known concerns
- Fragrance allergen — skin sensitization risk at high concentrations
- EU labeling required above threshold concentrations
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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