Fragrance
OCTYL ACETATE/MONOMETHYL ACETATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A blend of octyl and methyl acetate esters used as a light fruity-citrus fragrance ingredient. Generally well tolerated within IFRA limits.
Function
Skin benefits
- Synthetic acetate ester blend used as a fragrance fixative
- Provides fruity-orange notes
- Stable in alcohol-based formulas
Known concerns
- Limited public toxicology data on the exact blend
- Standard fragrance-allergen labelling rules apply
- No major GHS hazards reported for the parent octyl acetate
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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