Fragrance avoidance
Not a strong fit for fragrance avoidance because it carries Fragrance.
The ingredient itself is a fragrance-linked signal, so it is better treated as an avoid case when fragrance exposure is the main concern.
- beauty
- cleaning
- industrial
(4-Methoxyphenyl)methanol
CAS 105-13-5 · 70/100 · High conf.
Deodorizer · Flavouring and nutrient · Fragrance
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
4-Methoxybenzyl alcohol is restricted in cosmetic products under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009.
RestrictedEU EC — restricted
The score describes this ingredient's chemical identity — its hazard profile from published classifications and regulatory status — not the safety of any product it appears in.
Regulation
Restrictions first, then routine listings from published regulatory sources.
- commercial_presence
- consumer_product_presence
- cpdat_category:beauty|cleaning|industrial
- definition_level:complete
- definition_type:primary
- eu_annex:III
- eu_cosmetic_restricted
- ingredient_type:ingredient substance
- View source →restricted
EUEC
Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009: substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down. Other conditions: The presence of the substance must be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1)g when its concentration exceeds: - 0.001% in leave-on products - 0.01% in rinse-off products
USEPAcommercial use observedEPA CPDat observed this chemical in 232 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Construction. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, No specific technical function, Deodorizer.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 232 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Personal care, Construction. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, No specific technical function, Deodorizer.Source →
USFDAlisted in openFDA substanceopenFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.
- openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.Source →
Evidence
No graded sources yet for (4-Methoxyphenyl)methanol. We publish evidence only once a source is linked and reviewed — this ingredient is in the catalog, but has not been assessed.
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
Avoid
Where it appears
Prevalence of (4-Methoxyphenyl)methanol in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
232
Brands
6
Laboratory suppliesPersonal careConstructionCleaning products and household careVehicle
Typical roles
DeodorizerFlavouring and nutrientFragranceNo specific technical function
Found in these products
- Huile extraordinaireElsrve · HairHigh
- HandcremeBalea · BodyHigh
- SheaMoisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil ShampooHairMinor
- eosFaceHigh
- sensodyne pronamel new formulaSensodyne · Cosmetic ProductsMinor
- J.P. Gaultier Le Male - Eau de Toilette 125 mlJean Paul Gaultier · PerfumesMinor
- No. 63 Shea Butter Enriched SoapPré de Province · SoapsMinor
- Colonia Corporal Disney MinnieMinor
- Royal Mirage Night Refreshing Perfumed Body SprayRoyal Mirage Parfums · PerfumesCritical
- EOSCosmetic ProductsHigh
- eosCosmetic ProductsHigh
- Guerlain Mon Guerlain - Eau de Parfum 100mlGuerlain · PerfumesCritical
- Maybelline Color Sense Lipstick Sweet Pink 132L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick Choco CreamL'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Color Sensational Lipstick Tantalizing Taupe 725L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Color Sensational Lipstick Smokey Rose 987L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Maybelline Color Sense Lipstick Bare Reveal 177L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Maybelline Color Sense Lipstick Rose Embrace 200L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Maybelline Lipstick Color Sense Rosey Risk 211L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Maybelline Lipstick Color Sense Flush Punch 222L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Maybelline Lipstick Color Sense Pink Thrill 266L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Maybelline Lipstick Color Sense Coral Rise 344L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Maybelline Color Sense Lipstick Hot Chase 333L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
- Maybelline Lipstick Color Sense Brick Beat 122L'OREAL NORGE AS · Non Food ProductsCritical
