Annex V Entry 1a 16/10/2010

AMMONIUM BENZOATE / BUTYL BENZOATE / CALCIUM BENZOATE / ETHYL BENZOATE / ISOBUTYL BENZOATE / ISOPROPYL BENZOATE / MAGNESIUM BENZOATE / MEA-BENZOATE / METHYL BENZOATE / PHENYL BENZOATE / POTASSIUM BENZOATE / PROPYL BENZOATE

Q: How is the maximum concentration of AMMONIUM BENZOATE / BUTYL BENZOATE / CALCIUM BENZOATE / ETHYL BENZOATE / ISOBUTYL BENZOATE / ISOPROPYL BENZOATE / MAGNESIUM BENZOATE / MEA-BENZOATE / METHYL BENZOATE / PHENYL BENZOATE / POTASSIUM BENZOATE / PROPYL BENZOATE calculated in a finished product?

The maximum concentration of 0.5% (acid) applies to the substance in the ready-to-use cosmetic product. When supplied as part of a blend or mixture, the calculation must account for contributions from all sources in the formulation.

Q: How do I check if my product formula contains AMMONIUM BENZOATE / BUTYL BENZOATE / CALCIUM BENZOATE / ETHYL BENZOATE / ISOBUTYL BENZOATE / ISOPROPYL BENZOATE / MAGNESIUM BENZOATE / MEA-BENZOATE / METHYL BENZOATE / PHENYL BENZOATE / POTASSIUM BENZOATE / PROPYL BENZOATE?

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Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid

AMMONIUM BENZOATE / BUTYL BENZOATE / CALCIUM BENZOATE / ETHYL BENZOATE / ISOBUTYL BENZOATE / ISOPROPYL BENZOATE / MAGNESIUM BENZOATE / MEA-BENZOATE / METHYL BENZOATE / PHENYL BENZOATE / POTASSIUM BENZOATE / PROPYL BENZOATE appears in Annex V as a positive-list preservative entry for EU cosmetics. Maximum concentration in this record: 0.5% (acid).

Permitted preservative— Annex V, EU Regulation 1223/2009

Max conc.: 0.5% (acid)

Entry: 1a

Chemical identity and properties

PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 136-60-7

CAS 136-60-7PubChem CID 8698

Butyl Benzoate

Butyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by condensation of benzoic acid and butanol. It is used as a perfume ingredient and as a solvent for cellulose ether, a dye carrier for textiles. It has a role as a fragrance, an antimicrobial food preservative and a plant metabolite. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: butyl benzoate

Molecular formula: C11H14O2
Molecular weight: 178.23 g/mol
Exact mass: 178.099379685 Da
XLogP3: 3.8
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

n-Butyl benzoateBenzoic acid, butyl esterAnthrapole AZDai Cari XBNBenzoic acid n-butyl esterButylester kyseliny benzooveHSDB 2089Marvanol Carrier BB

16 more reported names

1TGZ0D0O8INSC 8474EINECS 205-252-7UNII-1TGZ0D0O8INSC-8474Butyl ester of benzoic acidButylester kyseliny benzoove [Czech]Hipochem B-3-MBRN 1867073AI3-00521BUTYL BENZOATE [HSDB]N-BUTYL BENZOATE [MI]CHEBI:1560704-09-00-00290 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)nButyl benzoateBenzoic acid nbutyl ester

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:156070
ChEMBL:CHEMBL1868953
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID8040694
PubMed:22432011
PubMed:22427877
PubMed:22291900
PubMed:21092975
PubMed:20702726
PubMed:18629309
PubMed:18474112
PubMed:18258283
PubMed:18019843
PubMed:12799010
PubMed:12650253
PubMed:12570088

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 1863-63-4

CAS 1863-63-4PubChem CID 15830

Ammonium Benzoate

Ammonium benzoate appears as a white crystalline solid. Soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit spread to the environment. Used in medicine and as a food preservative. — CAMEO Chemicals

IUPAC name: azanium benzoate

Molecular formula: C7H9NO2
Molecular weight: 139.15 g/mol
Exact mass: 139.063328530 Da
Topological polar surface area: 41.1 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 1
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 2
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Ammonii benzoasBenzoic acid, ammonium saltVulnoc ABAmmonium benzoicumHSDB 555UNII-AC80WD7GPFNSC 7918EINECS 217-468-9

12 more reported names

AI3-07834Ammonium benzoate [USP]AC80WD7GPFAmmonium benzoate (USP)RefChem:58466217-468-9NSC-7918ammoniumbenzoatazanium;benzoateBenzoic acid, ammonium salt (1:1)TYD-01733DB-044596

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID4041602

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 2090-05-3

CAS 2090-05-3PubChem CID 62425

Calcium Benzoate

IUPAC name: calcium dibenzoate

Molecular formula: C14H10CaO4
Molecular weight: 282.30 g/mol
Exact mass: 282.0204996 Da
Topological polar surface area: 80.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 4
Covalent units: 3
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Benzoic acid, calcium salt3QDE968MKDBENZOCALOLMONOCALCIUM BENZOATEUNII-3QDE968MKDCALCIUM BENZOATE [FCC]INS NO.213INS-213

16 more reported names

CALCIUM BENZOATE [USP-RS]CALCIUM BENZOATE (E 213)EINECS 218-235-4E-213CALCIUM BENZOATE (USP-RS)E Number: 213RefChem:122766CALCIUM BENZOATE [INCI]218-235-4calcium;dibenzoateBenzoic acid, calcium salt (2:1)CalciumbenzoateC14H10CaO4Benzoic acid calcium saltNSQPPSOSXWOZNH-UHFFFAOYSA-LE213

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID4044612

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 2315-68-6

CAS 2315-68-6PubChem CID 16846

Propyl Benzoate

Propyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by condensation of benzoic acid and propanol. It has a balsamic odor reminescent of nuts with a sweet, fruity, nut-like taste. It has a role as a flavouring agent, an antimicrobial food preservative and a plant metabolite. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: propyl benzoate

Molecular formula: C10H12O2
Molecular weight: 164.20 g/mol
Exact mass: 164.083729621 Da
XLogP3: 3.0
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Benzoic acid, propyl estern-Propyl benzoatePropyl benzenecarboxylateBenzoic acid n-propyl esterBenzoate de propyleUNII-VWK210B7WSVWK210B7WSFEMA No. 2931

16 more reported names

EINECS 219-020-8NSC 229333AI3-01973NSC-229333PROPYL BENZOATE [FHFI]FEMA 2931CHEBI:156072propyl benzoic acidRefChem:176479PROPYL BENZOATE [INCI]219-020-8UDEWPOVQBGFNGE-UHFFFAOYSA-NBenzoic Acid Propyl EsterBenzoic acid-propyl estern-propyl benzenecarboxylateB0076

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:156072
ChEMBL:CHEMBL1355077
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID4044878
PubMed:20801377
PubMed:20702726
PubMed:18392755
PubMed:17651367
PubMed:15844481
PubMed:12899297
PubMed:11829642

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 4337-66-0

CAS 4337-66-0PubChem CID 20343

Ethanol, 2-amino-, benzoate (1:1)

IUPAC name: 2-hydroxyethylazanium benzoate

Molecular formula: C9H13NO3
Molecular weight: 183.20 g/mol
Exact mass: 183.08954328 Da
Topological polar surface area: 88.0 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 2
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 3
Covalent units: 2
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Ethanol, 2-amino-, benzoate (salt)ZTZ1PN1WPQBenzoic acid, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)RefChem:1084475224-387-2Monoethanolamine benzoate2-hydroxyethylazanium;benzoatebenzoic acid, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1

7 more reported names

Benzoic acid, ethanolamine saltUNII-ZTZ1PN1WPQEINECS 224-387-2Benzenecarboxylic acid, ethanolamine salt2-hydroxyethylammonium benzoate2-Aminoethan-1-ol benzoate salt2-Hydroxyethan-1-aminium benzoate

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External database identifiers

EPA DTXSID:DTXSID2063420

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 553-70-8

CAS 553-70-8PubChem CID 62371

Magnesium Benzoate

IUPAC name: magnesium dibenzoate

Molecular formula: C14H10MgO4
Molecular weight: 266.53 g/mol
Exact mass: 266.0429505 Da
Topological polar surface area: 80.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 4
Covalent units: 3
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Benzoic acid, magnesium saltUNII-K3J0WY6SYWK3J0WY6SYWBenzoic acid magnesium salt (2:1)EINECS 209-045-2MAGNESIUM BENZOATE [MI]RefChem:155168MAGNESIUM BENZOATE [INCI]

7 more reported names

magnesium;dibenzoateMAGNESIUMBENZOATEPJJZFXPJNUVBMR-UHFFFAOYSA-LTox21_302263Benzoic acid, magnesium salt (2:1)CAS-553-70-8DB-052722

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External database identifiers

ChEMBL:CHEMBL3561058
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID1044693

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 582-25-2

CAS 582-25-2PubChem CID 23661960

Potassium Benzoate

IUPAC name: potassium benzoate

Molecular formula: C7H5KO2
Molecular weight: 160.21 g/mol
Exact mass: 159.99266088 Da
Topological polar surface area: 40.1 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 2
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Benzoic acid, potassium salt763YQN2K7KINS NO.212INS-212E--212RefChem:175422209-481-3potassium;benzoate

16 more reported names

benzoic acid potassiumPotassium benzoate [NF]Benzoic acid potassium saltPotassium benzoate (NF)UNII-763YQN2K7KEINECS 209-481-3POTASSIUM BENZOATE [FCC]POTASSIUM BENZOATE [VANDF]POTASSIUM BENZOATE [USP-RS]Tox21_202747TYD-00848Benzoic acid, potassium salt (1:1)potassium benzene carboxylic acid saltHY-W103932CAS-582-25-2E212

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External database identifiers

ChEMBL:CHEMBL2105241
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID1027219

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 93-58-3

CAS 93-58-3PubChem CID 7150

Methyl Benzoate

Methyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by condensation of benzoic acid and methanol. It has a role as an insect attractant and a metabolite. It is a methyl ester and a benzoate ester. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: methyl benzoate

Molecular formula: C8H8O2
Molecular weight: 136.15 g/mol
Exact mass: 136.052429494 Da
XLogP3: 2.1
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

benzoic acid methyl esterMethylbenzoateBenzoic acid, methyl esterCloriusMethyl benzenecarboxylateEssence of niobeFEMA No. 2683Methylester kyseliny benzoove

16 more reported names

6618K1VJ9TNSC-9394CHEBI:72775RefChem:6019202-259-7Oxidate leNSC 9394Benzoic acid-methyl esterMethyl ester of benzoic acidMethyl benzoate (natural)CAS-93-58-3CCRIS 5851HSDB 5283EINECS 202-259-7UN2938Methylester kyseliny benzoove [Czech]

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:72775
ChEMBL:CHEMBL16435
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID5025572
PubMed:23025345
PubMed:22999809
PubMed:22968045
PubMed:22904937
PubMed:22799101
PubMed:22747426
PubMed:22568477
PubMed:22558369
PubMed:22497084
PubMed:22420269
PubMed:22345641
PubMed:22343130

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 93-89-0

CAS 93-89-0PubChem CID 7165

Ethyl benzoate

Ethyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by condensation of benzoic acid and ethanol. It is a volatile oil component found in ripe kiwifruit, cranberry juice, and palm kernel oil. It has a role as a volatile oil component, a flavouring agent and a fragrance. It is an ethyl ester and a benzoate ester. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: ethyl benzoate

Molecular formula: C9H10O2
Molecular weight: 150.17 g/mol
Exact mass: 150.068079557 Da
XLogP3: 2.6
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Benzoic etherEthyl benzenecarboxylateBenzoic Acid Ethyl EsterBenzoyl ethyl etherEthylester kyseliny benzooveFEMA No. 2422Ethyl benzoate (natural)NSC 8884

16 more reported names

EINECS 202-284-3UNII-J115BRJ15HJ115BRJ15HAI3-01352NSC-8884CHEBI:156074EC 202-284-3RefChem:5808HYDROUS BENZOYL PEROXIDE IMPURITY C (EP IMPURITY)202-284-3Benzoic acid, ethyl esterBenzoic acid-ethyl esterethylbenzoateBENZOIC ACID,ETHYL ESTEREthylester kyseliny benzoove [Czech]Ethyl benzoate, >=99%

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:156074
ChEMBL:CHEMBL510714
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID3038696
PubMed:22849631
PubMed:22791215
PubMed:22448229
PubMed:22319529
PubMed:22177423
PubMed:22007598
PubMed:21949771
PubMed:21852250
PubMed:21652766
PubMed:21609476
PubMed:21582182
PubMed:21581618

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 93-99-2

CAS 93-99-2PubChem CID 7169

Phenyl benzoate

Phenyl benzoate is a benzoate ester obtained by the formal condensation of phenol with benzoic acid. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: phenyl benzoate

Molecular formula: C13H10O2
Molecular weight: 198.22 g/mol
Exact mass: 198.068079557 Da
XLogP3: 3.6
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Benzoic acid phenyl esterDiphenylcarboxylateBenzoic acid, phenyl esterPhenol, benzoateDPCateB8A3WVZ590CHEBI:86919NSC-37086

16 more reported names

RefChem:6123202-293-2Phenyl benzoate, 99%2-phenylbenzoateEN300-82943CAS-93-99-2EINECS 202-293-2NSC 37086BRN 1566346UNII-B8A3WVZ590Henyl BenzoateAI3-04731PHENY L BENZOATEWLN: RVORBenzoic acid-phenyl esterFT-0658394

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:86919
ChEMBL:CHEMBL1885870
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID0048210
PubMed:33301901
PubMed:31734321
PubMed:27965148
PubMed:26795242
PubMed:25617811
PubMed:22670792
PubMed:22412594
PubMed:22347133
PubMed:22245253
PubMed:22220058
PubMed:22065724
PubMed:21589569

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PubChem 2D chemical structure for CAS 939-48-0

CAS 939-48-0PubChem CID 13654

Isopropyl Benzoate

Isopropyl benzoate is a benzoate ester. — ChEBI

IUPAC name: propan-2-yl benzoate

Molecular formula: C10H12O2
Molecular weight: 164.20 g/mol
Exact mass: 164.083729621 Da
XLogP3: 3.2
Topological polar surface area: 26.3 Å²
Hydrogen-bond donors: 0
Hydrogen-bond acceptors: 2
Covalent units: 1
Defined stereocentres: 0

Also known as

Benzoic acid, isopropyl esterBenzoic acid, 1-methylethyl ester1-Methylethyl benzoateFEMA No. 2932Isopropylester kyseliny benzooveIsopropylester kyseliny benzoove [Czech]EINECS 213-361-6BRN 2044384

16 more reported names

AI3-01132ISOPROPYL BENZOATE [FHFI]1Q2618834NISOPROPYL BENZOATE [INCI]4-09-00-00289 (Beilstein Handbook Reference)BENZOIC ACID ISO-PROPYL ESTERRefChem:792158213-361-6InChI=1/C10H12O2/c1-8(2)12-10(11)9-6-4-3-5-7-9/h3-8H,1-2HBENZOIC ACID ISOPROPYL ESTERiso-propyl benzoateAS-14785(1,1,1,2,3,3,3-2H7)ISOPROPYL BENZOATEIsopropylbenzoateIsopropyUNII-1Q2618834N

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External database identifiers

ChEBI:CHEBI:180402
ChEMBL:CHEMBL2260721
EPA DTXSID:DTXSID9044746
PubMed:19503938

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Record details

Maximum concentration

0.5% (acid)

INCI glossary name

Chemical name

Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2009/1223

See every entry this act set

Identified ingredients

Key data

CAS

1863-63-4 /2090-05-3 / 582-25-2 / 553-70-8 / 4337-66-0 / 93-58-3 / 93-89-0 / 2315-68-6 / 136-60-7 / 1205-50-3 / 939-48-0 / 93-99-2

217-468-9 / 218-235-4 / 209-481-3 / 209-045-2 / 224-387-2 / 202-259-7 / 202-284-3 / 219-020-8 / 205-252-7 / 204-401-3 / 213-361-6 / 202-293-2

Annex

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