NOAEL Data REACH Registered Cosmetic Ingredient

1,3-Butanediol

Also known as: 1,3-Butylene glycol, 0-01-00-00477, BRN 1731276, Caswell No. 128GG, EINECS 203-529-7 (+8 more)

CAS 107-88-0

1,3-Butanediol (CAS 107-88-0) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 18 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC.

View cosmetic safety profile for Butylene Glycol →

SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
29
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
18
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 19 fields
Name
1,3-Butanediol
CAS Number
107-88-0
DTXSID
DTXSID8026773
Molecular Formula
C4H10O2
InChI Key
PUPZLCDOIYMWBV-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
90.06808
Synonyms
1,3-Butylene glycol0-01-00-00477BRN 1731276Caswell No. 128GGEINECS 203-529-7(RS)-1,3-ButandiolUNII-3XUS85K0RANSC-4021451,3 Butylene glycol1,3-Butandiol1,3-ButylenglykolMethyltrimethylene glycol

ICSC Chemical Safety

International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.

SOURCE ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards 1 records
FieldValue
Short-term EffectsThe substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.
Routes of ExposureThe substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour.

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 60 records
SolventSoftener and conditionerHumectantDeodorizerViscosity modifierFragranceFlavouring and nutrient

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 18 records
ListKeywordSource
air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goodsDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
IFRA TransparencyIFRAIFRA
SCIL (9/2019)USEPASafer Chemical Ingredients List
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis
active_ingredient; Europe; PesticidesCommission of the European CommunitiesCPCat
Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Canada; pharmaceuticalDrugBankDrugBank
Canada; pharmaceuticalDrugBankDrugBank
inert_ingredient; non_food_use; PesticidesEPACPCat
Arts and crafts/Office supplies - home office - pens and markers; detected; EuropeDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Europe; Personal careDanish Environmental Protection AgencyDanish EPA
Canada; pharmaceuticalDrugBankDrugBank
Canada; pharmaceuticalDrugBankDrugBank

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 29 of 29 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
<=4mg/kgADIoralHumanToxValDB_WHO_JECFA_ADI
<=4mg/kg bw/dayADI-ConsumersEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferenceValues.xlsx
<=4mg/kg bw/dayADI-ConsumersEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferenceValues.xlsx
3XUS85K0RAUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
3XUS85K0RAUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
3XUS85K0RAUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
3XUS85K0RAUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
-unitlessModel Score--NTP_ICE_endocrine
=0.5-NOAELoral (dietary)ratCIR_vision_codex
=0.5-NOAELoral (dietary)ratCIR_vision_codex
=0.5-NOAELoral (dietary)ratCIR_vision_codex
=0.5-NOAELoral (dietary)ratCIR_vision_codex
=0.6-NOAELoral (dietary)mouseCIR_vision_codex
=0.6-NOAELoral (dietary)mouseCIR_vision_codex
=0.6-NOAELoral (dietary)mouseCIR_vision_codex
=0.6-NOAELoral (dietary)mouseCIR_vision_codex
=167-NOAELoralpigCIR_vision_codex
=167-NOAELoralpigCIR_vision_codex
=167-NOAELoralpigCIR_vision_codex
=167-NOAELoralpigCIR_vision_codex
=500mg/kgNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=500mg/kgNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=500mg/kgNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
=500mg/kgNOAELoralratCIR_vision_codex
750mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoraldogCOSMOS_DB
5000mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB
6000mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoraldogCOSMOS_DB
7060mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB
10000mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralratCOSMOS_DB

Showing 29 of 29 studies

REACH Registration

Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.

SOURCE ECHA (EU) 1 records
StatusNameEC NumberLink
RegisteredButane-1,3-diol203-529-7ECHA overview →

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
humectant
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL CHEMBL3186475
ChEMBL Phase
Not listed
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
0
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

1 food-safety record found.

View full food safety profile →

Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for 1,3-Butanediol?

1,3-Butanediol has 29 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 4 mg/kg via oral in Human. Source: ToxValDB_WHO_JECFA_ADI.

What regulatory lists include 1,3-Butanediol?

1,3-Butanediol appears on 10 regulatory/inventory lists including air; detected; emissions; Europe; Other direct contact consumer goods, IFRA Transparency, SCIL (9/2019), and 7 more. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 1,3-Butanediol used in cosmetics?

Yes, 1,3-Butanediol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Butylene Glycol. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for 1,3-Butanediol come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 1,3-Butanediol used outside industrial chemicals?

1,3-Butanediol also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food safety, cannabis databases.