An aromatic ester used as a fixative and solvent for fragrances in cosmetics, a plasticizer and coalescing aid for cellulosic resins and coatings, and an active and carrier in pharmaceutical topical preparations.
Full specification
- Molecular formula
- C14H12O2
- Grades
- technicalcosmeticPh. Eur.cosmetic gradepharma (Ph. Eur.)pharma (Ph. Eur., USP)fragrance grade
- Packaging
- 200 kg steel drum · 1000 kg IBC
- Synonyms
- benzyl benzoate · benzoic acid benzyl ester · phenylmethyl benzoate · 120-51-4
- Appearance
- Clear colourless liquid or solid flakes
Compliance & regulatory
Region: EU — Chemotto S.r.l., Milano
- REACH-aligned supply
- CLP-labelled
- Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009
REACH REACHRegistration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals — the EU chemicals regulation (EC 1907/2006). CLP CLPClassification, Labelling and Packaging — the EU regulation (EC 1272/2008) for hazard communication. SVHC SVHCSubstance of Very High Concern — flagged on the REACH Candidate List for possible authorisation or restriction.