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METHYL P-TOLUATE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Methyl P-Toluate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Its specific function may vary between products. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Methyl p-toluate (methyl 4-methylbenzoate) is an aromatic ester with a clean, sweet scent profile used extensively in both fragrance and cosmetic formulations. The SCCS and international toxicology reviews consistently confirm its low toxicity profile. It is not restricted under EU Annex II or III, and IFRA guidelines permit its use without specific concentration limitations beyond general fragrance allergen thresholds. While minor skin sensitization is theoretically possible at extreme concentrations, this does not represent a practical safety concern at levels used in commercial cosmetic products.
Skin benefits
- Widely used fragrance material with favorable safety profile
Known concerns
- Fragrance allergen declaration required above regulatory threshold (but low sensitization concern)
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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