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Benzaldehyde

Also known as: Benzoic aldehyde, Phenylmethanal, Benzenecarbonal, Benzenemethylal, Phenylformaldehyde

IFRA Restriction

This is the maximum allowed percentage of this material in the total finished product, not in the fragrance concentrate.

For example, if a fine fragrance (Category 4A) contains 20% fragrance oil, and IFRA allows 10% of this material, the material can be up to 50% of the fragrance concentrate (10% ÷ 20% = 50%).

EU Allergen

This ingredient is classified as an EU allergen under the Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.

Labeling thresholds:

  • 0.001% in leave-on products
  • 0.01% in rinse-off products
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CAS 100-52-7

Molecular Information
Molecular Formula C7H6O
Molecular Weight 106.12 g/mol
Boiling Point 354 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992)
Flash Point 148 °F (NTP, 1992)
Density 1.046 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Denser than water; will sink
Vapor Pressure 1 mmHg at 79.2 °F ; 5 mmHg at 122.2 °F; 10 mmHg at 144 °F (NTP, 1992)
InChIKey HUMNYLRZRPPJDN-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Sources: PubChem

Safety Information
Warning

GHS Classification

Acute toxicity, oral

Hazard Statements

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed
Sources: PubChem (EU Harmonized Classification)