What does the restriction note for METHYL BENZOATE mean?

The restriction field for METHYL BENZOATE reads: V/1a. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

What function does METHYL BENZOATE serve in cosmetics?

According to the EU CosIng inventory, METHYL BENZOATE carries the following function designation(s): FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT.

What other records share CAS 93-58-3?

CAS 93-58-3 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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METHYL BENZOATE

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Methyl benzoate

METHYL BENZOATE is linked to 1 EU annex record on this page. Inventory note: V/1a.

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Inventory details for METHYL BENZOATE

INCI name

METHYL BENZOATE

Description

Methyl benzoate

Annex records for METHYL BENZOATE

Annex V Restriction reference

Entry 1a

AMMONIUM BENZOATE / BUTYL BENZOATE / CALCIUM BENZOATE / ETHYL BENZOATE / ISOBUTYL BENZOATE / ISOPRO…

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

EC: 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

Key data

CAS

93-58-3

202-259-7

Restriction

V/1a

Function

FRAGRANCE PRESERVATIVE SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT SOLVENT

How METHYL BENZOATE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists METHYL BENZOATE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 1 annex record. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex record shows where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

METHYL BENZOATE is also tagged with 4 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

METHYL BENZOATE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for METHYL BENZOATE reads: "V/1a". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, METHYL BENZOATE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 93-58-3 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for METHYL BENZOATE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for METHYL BENZOATE with 1 linked Annex II–VI record from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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