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Amyl Acetate

Level 3ContestedIn Winter's Dictionary

Amyl Acetate is a flavoring — Artificial fruit essence; flavoring

Also: Banana Oil, Pear Oil

What it does

Artificial fruit essence; flavoring

Where you'll see it

Nail finishes, perfumes, food and beverage flavoring, shoe polish

What the research says

Skin irritant; causes central nervous system depression when ingested. Exposure of 950 ppm for one hour has caused headache, fatigue, chest pain, and irritation of mucous membranes.

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Exposure of 950 ppm for one hour has caused headache, fatigue, chest pain, and irritation of the mucous membranes