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Benzyl acetate
EC / List no.: 205-399-7
CAS no.: 140-11-4
Mol. formula: C9H10O2
According to the classification provided by companies to ECHA in REACH registrations this substance is harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
This substance is registered under the REACH Regulation and is manufactured in and / or imported to the European Economic Area, at ≥ 1 000 to < 10 000 tonnes per annum.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
This substance is used by consumers, in articles, by professional workers (widespread uses), in formulation or re-packing, at industrial sites and in manufacturing.
Consumer Uses
This substance is used in the following products:
washing & cleaning products,
air care products,
polishes and waxes,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products) and
cosmetics and personal care products.
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use as processing aid and
outdoor use as processing aid.
Article service life
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use as processing aid,
indoor use in long-life materials with low release rate (e.g. flooring, furniture, toys, construction materials, curtains, foot-wear, leather products, paper and cardboard products, electronic equipment) and
indoor use in long-life materials with high release rate (e.g. release from fabrics, textiles during washing, removal of indoor paints).
This substance is intended to be released from scented:
clothes,
paper products and
CDs.
Widespread uses by professional workers
This substance is used in the following products:
washing & cleaning products,
air care products,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products),
perfumes and fragrances,
polishes and waxes,
plant protection products and
cosmetics and personal care products.
This substance is used in the following areas:
scientific research and development and
agriculture, forestry and fishing.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
food products and
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement).
Other release to the environment of this substance is likely to occur from:
indoor use (e.g. machine wash liquids/detergents, automotive care products, paints and coating or adhesives, fragrances and air fresheners) and
outdoor use as processing aid.
Formulation or re-packing
This substance is used in the following products:
perfumes and fragrances,
washing & cleaning products,
air care products,
polishes and waxes,
cosmetics and personal care products and
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products).
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
formulation of mixtures.
Uses at industrial sites
This substance is used in the following products:
washing & cleaning products,
perfumes and fragrances,
air care products,
polymers,
cosmetics and personal care products,
biocides (e.g. disinfectants, pest control products) and
polishes and waxes.
This substance is used in the following areas:
scientific research and development.
This substance is used for the manufacture of:
chemicals,
food products and
mineral products (e.g. plasters, cement).
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
in processing aids at industrial sites.
Manufacture
Release to the environment of this substance can occur from industrial use:
manufacturing of the substance.
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about INFOCARD - Last updated: 06/09/2023