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
Pentyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
CAS 2050-08-0 · 70/100 · High conf.
Flavouring and nutrient · Fragrance · Softener and conditioner
Concern score
70/100High concern based on regulatory listings.
Well researched
Why it's flagged
Pentyl-2-hydroxy- benzoate 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 shall be indicated in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (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 84 composition records across product categories including Landscape/yard, Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Softener and conditioner, Flavouring and nutrient.
- EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 84 composition records across product categories including Landscape/yard, Personal care, Cleaning products and household care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Fragrance, Softener and conditioner, Flavouring and nutrient.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 Pentyl 2-hydroxybenzoate. 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 Pentyl 2-hydroxybenzoate in our catalog (epa_cpdat).
Products
84
Brands
6
Landscape/yardPersonal careCleaning products and household careVehicleCleaning and safetyPesticides
Typical roles
Flavouring and nutrientFragranceSoftener and conditioner
Found in these products
- AquaDeliplusCritical
- Desodorante para pies fresh & dry antitranspiranteDeliplusCritical
- NIVEA Men Protect & Care Antitranspirant RollerNivea Men · HygieneHigh
- Dove Men + Care Clean Comfort DouchegelDove · HygieneHigh
- Dove Men+Care Clean Comfort DouchegelDove Men · HygieneHigh
- Invisible AquaRexonaHigh
- DeodorantLynx DeodorantCritical
- sure deodorantsure · HygieneHigh
- Duschgel Noiredusch das · HygieneHigh
- Cien hand creamHigh
- MEN SENSITIVE 48H Anti-Perspirant DeodorantPacy-sur-EureHigh
- DELIPLUS ACTIVE GLOW PRIMERDELIPLUSHigh
- Antiperspirant Sure Sensitive for MenUnilever, SureHigh
- Adidas Control Anti-Transpirant SprayAdidas · HygieneHigh
- Crème lavante mains lait et mielCien, Lidl · HygieneHigh
- Deo Roll-On Fresh Ocean 0% AluminiumNivea Men · HygieneHigh
- strawberry gelato Handcremetreaclemoon · BodyHigh
- Bi-Oil Körperöl, 125 mlBi-Oil · BodyCritical
- Clay matte pasteCotril · Cire CoiffanteHigh
- Sudorazione intensaEuPhidra · Deodorante Roll OnHigh
- AdoucissantLenor · AdoucissantsHigh
- ExciteLynx · HygieneCritical
- Anti-TranspirantUnilever, Dove · HygieneCritical
- Original 3 in 1Brut · HygieneHigh
