Food use
Nothing to weigh for this context yet.
We have no published hazard signal for this ingredient, so we cannot say how it behaves in this context — that is missing evidence, not a clean result.
- beauty
Propyl benzoate
CAS 2315-68-6
Concern score
Not assessed — no hazard data yet.
Propyl benzoate in plain language
Used in cosmetics as a preservative and a fragrance ingredient. Propyl Benzoate is the ester of n-propyl alcohol and Benzoic Acid.
- Preservative
- Fragrance
- We haven't assessed a concern score for this ingredient yet. It is listed for cosmetic use in the EU.
What we know about this ingredient
Canonical ingredient record built from 1 public-source records.
Regulation
No restrictions found. Propyl benzoate appears in these published regulatory listings.
EUCosIngActivePropyl Benzoate is the ester of n-propyl alcohol and Benzoic Acid. It conforms to the formula: Restriction: V/1a
- Propyl Benzoate is the ester of n-propyl alcohol and Benzoic Acid. It conforms to the formula: Restriction: V/1aSource →
Expert safety opinions
No expert opinion on file for Propyl benzoate. These are the independent scientific bodies that assess ingredients like this one; we show an opinion only when a record we hold cites it.
SCCS
EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
No SCCS opinion on file.
CIR
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (US expert panel)
No CIR safety assessment on file.
Evidence & sources
No graded research studies for Propyl benzoate yet. This record is compiled from the published data sources below — registries and regulatory listings, not study findings.
Where this comes from
- Open →
CosIng
regulatory · updated 2026-09-23
Suitability
Context-specific fit derived from published classifications and the current ingredient evidence profile.
No signal in this context
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.
Found in these products
Cosmetic and personal-care products that list Propyl benzoate are shown first. Their ingredient lists include Propyl benzoate; each product's own rating depends on its whole formula, so it is shown on the product page, not here.
