Ingredient

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

✓ EU Allowed

Identification

CAS Number 68411-27-8
EINECS / EC 270-112-4
CosIng Ref 74635
Chemical Name Benzoicacid,C12-15-alkylesters,
Formula C19H30O2
Mol. Weight 290.4 g/mol

Function & Classification

Primary Function Emollient
Secondary Functions SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT; SKIN CONDITIONING
Origin Synthetic
Category Emollients & Esters
Manufacturer Eigenmann & Veronelli S.p.A.

EU Regulatory Status

🇪🇺
✓ Allowed — EU Reg. 1223/2009

Safety Profile

1 / 10
Comedogenic Rating: 2/5
Low-moderate risk — use caution if acne-prone
Skin Type Compatibility
💧 Acne-Prone ~ Use Caution
🍄 Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe
Toxicology Profile
NOAEL 2000 mg/kg bw/day (oral, rat) CIR 2012
Sensitization Non-sensitizer
Genotoxicity Non-genotoxic
Phototoxicity Non-phototoxic
LD₅₀ Oral >2000 mg/kg (rat)
LD₅₀ Dermal >2000 mg/kg (rabbit)
Skin Irritation (Draize) 0.2 / 4.0
Eye Irritation (Draize) 0.5 / 4.0

Formulation Guidelines

Solubility 0,174 g/l
Benefits UV filter solvent; light feel

Suppliers & Documents

Eigenmann & Veronelli S.p.A. 🇮🇹 Italy
Lincol BAS Manufacturer
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