Ingredient Dictionary

ETHYLBENZENE

Ethylbenzene can cause cancer according to The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

Definition

Ethylbenzene can cause cancer according to The World Health Organization's International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC).

Source: PubChem

US FDA substance register · UNII L5I45M5G0O · registered name Ethylbenzene · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives the product a scentPERFUMING

Safety & regulatory references

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

ETHYLBENZENEINCIBenzene, ethyl-Synonym

CAS No.chemical registry number: 100-41-4
EC No.EU chemical inventory number: 202-849-4
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID: DTXSID3020596
DTXCIDUS EPA compound ID: DTXCID10596

IUPAC: Ethylbenzene
Molecular formula: C8H10
Molecular weight: 106.168 g/mol

Measured properties

Appearance: Ethylbenzene appears as a clear colorless liquid with an aromatic odor. Flash point 59 °F. Less dense than water (at 7.2 lb / gal) and insoluble in water. Hence floats on water. Vapors heavier than air. Used as a solvent and to make other chemicals. · Liquid, Gas Vapor, Wet Solid, CBI
Odour: Aromatic odor · Pungent odor
Boiling point: 277.2 °F at 760 mmHg (NTP, 1992) · 136.2 °C
Melting point: -139 °F (NTP, 1992) · -94.95 °C
Solubility: less than 1 mg/mL at 73 °F (NTP, 1992) · In water, 170 mg/L at 25 °C (average of 16 literature ranging from 131-212 mg/L at 25 °C)
Density: 0.867 at 68 °F (USCG, 1999) - Less dense than water, will float · 0.8626 g/cu cm at 25 °C
Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Viscosity: 0.64 cP at 25 °C · 0.64 cP(25℃)
Colour: colourless
Odour threshold: 140 ppm
Melting/freezing point: -95 ℃
Initial boiling point and range: 136 ℃
Flash point: 18 ℃
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: 6.7 / 1 %
Vapour pressure: 9.6 ㎜Hg(25 ℃)
Water solubility: 0.015 g/100㎖(20 ℃)
Vapour density: 3.66 (air= 1)
Relative density: 0.87 (20 ℃)
n-Octanol/water partition coefficient (Kow): 3.15
Auto-ignition temperature: 432 ℃
Molecular weight: 106.165

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: PubChem · KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 86 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

Solvent22
Solubility enhancer20
Processing aids not otherwise specified10
Degradant/impurity (EPA)6
Intermediate4
Adhesion/cohesion promoter3
Fuel3
Lubricating agent3

12 other uses

Hardener2
Sealant (barrier)2
Fuel agents2
Cleaning agent1
Surface modifier1
Chemical reaction regulator1
Fragrance1
Monomers1
Demulsifier1
Wetting agent (non-aqueous)1
Ion exchange agent1
Diluent1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

5 skin studies and 2 eye studies are on record.

Classed as moderate2Classed as low1

The study conclusions largely agree (67%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 7 studies

Classification not possible
Skin Sensitization · Screening
Moderate or Mild Irritation
skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · other guideline: As per Adams, E.M.; Irish, D.D; Spencer, H.C. and Rowe, V.K.: The response of rabbit skin to compounds reported to have acneform dermatitis, Ind. Med. 10, Ind. Hyg. Sec. 2, 1-4, 1941 according to
Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 2
Skin Irritation · Screening
Not classified
Skin Irritation · Screening
Category 6.3B (Category 3)
Skin Irritation · Read Across
Category 6.4A (Category 2A)
Eye Irritation · Read Across
Category 2B
Eye Irritation · Screening