BENZYL BENZOATE is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-ALLERGEN-.
BENZYL BENZOATE
Safety grade: C
Benzyl benzoate is a clear, colorless liquid that comes from natural sources like essential oils and resins, though it's typically made synthetically for cosmetics. It has a mild, pleasant fragrance and works to preserve products while dissolving other ingredients.
This ingredient helps prevent microbial growth to keep products fresh, adds fragrance, and dissolves other substances to create smooth, stable cosmetic formulations.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to BENZYL BENZOATE
- ALCOHOL — Grade A**. Broad-spectrum antimicrobial and solvent; preserves product freshness and stability.
- C12-15 ALKYL BENZOATE — Grade A. Antimicrobial ester solvent that prevents microbial growth in cosmetic formulations.
- DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A. Solvent that dissolves fragrance compounds and stabilizes cosmetic formulas.
Other Fragrance Allergen ingredients
- LIMONENE — Grade C
- LINALOOL — Grade C**
- BENZYL ALCOHOL — Grade C**
- CITRONELLOL — Grade C
- HEXYL CINNAMAL — Grade C
- GERANIOL — Grade C
Other Antimicrobial ingredients
- CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- CHLORPHENESIN — Grade B
- CAMELLIA SINENSIS LEAF EXTRACT — Grade A
- HYDROGEN PEROXIDE — Grade C**
- CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- CHLORHEXIDINE DIGLUCONATE — Grade B