Sources of Exposure :
Description :
Anisyl alcohol is a fragrance ingredient used in cosmetics, personal care products, and cleaning products. It is also used as a flavoring agent in food.
Sources of Exposure: Cosmetics, personal care products, food, and cleaning products.
Health Impacts: Anisyl alcohol can cause skin irritation. In animal studies it has shown to have full-body toxic effects when swallowed.
Health Concerns
Contaminants:
Banned/restricted lists:
SCCS: Opinion on Fragrance Allergens in Cosmetic Products (2012)
ECHA: 4-methoxybenzyl alcohol (Accessed September 2024)
IFRA Standard: Amendment 49 Anisyl Alcohol (Accessed September 2024)