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C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
Low concern
C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is used in cosmetics, not foods. The CIR Expert Panel determined it is safe as used in cosmetic formulations.
Found in
95 products
What it is
Mixture of esters of benzoic acid with C12-C15 alcohols; emollient.
Emollient/skin conditioning agent in cosmetics (not food).
What regulators actually say
"C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate is safe as used in cosmetic formulations."
"The FD&C Act does not require cosmetic products and ingredients, except for color additives, to have FDA approval before going on the market."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Cosmetic ingredient (not food)
European Union — EFSA
Cosmetic ingredient
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