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PHENETHYL CINNAMATE

CAS 103-53-7
83

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Phenethyl Cinnamate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Phenethyl cinnamate is an aromatic ester that occurs naturally in several essential oils. Under EU cosmetics regulation (EC 1223/2009), it is permitted as a fragrance ingredient without mandatory restriction listings in Annex III. IFRA/RIFM evaluations support its safe use in cosmetic applications up to typical fragrance concentrations.

Known concerns

  • Potential fragrance allergen (IFRA monitoring)
  • May cause skin sensitization in predisposed individuals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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