Fragrance
ISOPROPYL-METHYLPHENETOLE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An aromatic ether (carvacrol ethyl ether) used as a fragrance ingredient. Causes skin and eye irritation per GHS data, so it's used at low fragrance levels rather than as a skincare active.
Function
Skin benefits
- Adds aromatic herbal fragrance character
- Used at fragrance trace levels
Known concerns
- Harmful if swallowed (H302)
- Causes skin and eye irritation (H315/H319)
- Limited cosmetic-specific data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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