# Methyl benzoate

URL: https://app.greenveil.ai/ingredients/ingredient_dtxsid_dtxsid5025572
Categories: beauty, cleaning, industrial
Functions: Biocide, Flavouring and nutrient, Fragrance, No specific technical function, Preservative, Softener and conditioner, Solvent, monomers
Identifier: DTXSID5025572

> Methyl benzoate is used as biocide / flavouring and nutrient. EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 67 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Home maintenance, Personal care. Assessed from 5 sources.

## Safety assessment

- Chemical concern: not yet assessed
- Rationale: EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 67 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Home maintenance, Personal care.

## Regulatory status

- US: commercial use observed — EPA CPDat observed this chemical in 67 composition records across product categories including Laboratory supplies, Home maintenance, Personal care. EPA CPDat classifies this chemical for functional uses including Solvent, Preservative, Softener and conditioner.
- US: listed in openFDA substance — openFDA substance registry classifies this ingredient as chemical.

_Assessed by Greenveil._