Benzyl Benzoate(in 5,798 products)
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About:
Functions:
1. Antimicrobial Preservative - Actively kills and inhibits the growth of unwanted microorganisms which may be harmful.
2. Drug / Medicine - Treats, alleviates, cures, or prevents sickness. As officially declared by a governmental drug/medicine regulatory body
3. Fragrance / Fragrance Component - Provides or enhances a particular smell or odor.
Benzyl benzoate is one of the older preparations used to treat scabies. Scabies is a skin infection caused by the mite sarcoptes scabiei. It is characterised by severe itching (particularly at night), red spots, and may lead to a secondary infection. Benzyl benzoate is lethal to this mite and so is useful in the treatment of scabies. It is also used to treat lice infestation of the head and body. Benzyl benzoate is not the treatment of choice for scabies due to its irritant properties.
EU CosIng Annex III Restriction Information:
Regulation:
(EC) No 1223/2009
Regulated By:
2003/15/EC
Annex/Ref#:
III/85
Other:
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
SCCS opinions:
0450/01 - Memorandum on the SCCNFP Opinion concerning Fragrance Allergy
0673/03 - Opinion concerning Essential Oils
0017/98 - Opinion concerning Fragrance Allergy in Consumers - A Review of the Problem -
Analysis of the need for appropriate Consumer Information and Identification of Consumer Allergens
0202/99 - Opinion concerning the Interim Position on Fragrance Allergy
Scientific References:
1. PubChem: https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/2345
Regulatory References:
1. EU CosIng Annex III, SUBSTANCES WITH RESTRICTIONS IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS [2018]
- Ref: III/85
2. EU Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety
3. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines [2019]
- benzyl benzoate
4. Association of Southeast Asian Nations Annex VI, Allowed Preservatives
- Salts of benzoic acid other than that listed under reference number 1 and esters of benzoic acid
Safety and Hazards (UN GHS):
1. Harmful if swallowed (H302)
2. Very toxic to aquatic life (H400)
3. Toxic to aquatic life (H401)
4. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects (H411)
Potential Health Concerns For:
1. Dermatitis, Allergic Contact (PubMed ID:26795242)
2. Dermatitis, Contact (PubMed ID:6221686)
Potential Health Benefits For:
1. Scabies (PubMed ID:6168673)
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