Is 3-Butyl-4-Methylphenyl Methyl Ketone safe in cosmetics?
3-Butyl-4-Methylphenyl Methyl Ketone has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
3-Butyl-4-Methylphenyl Methyl Ketone
INCI: 3-BUTYL-4-METHYLPHENYL METHYL KETONE
3-Butyl-4-Methylphenyl Methyl Ketone (CAS 67663-03-0) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Perfuming. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Perfuming
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
1-(3-butyl-4-methylphenyl)ethanone
InChIKey
POZXPCYPGRBKIL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically regulated by FDA; permitted under general cosmetic fragrance use
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 3-Butyl-4-Methylphenyl Methyl Ketone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 3-Butyl-4-Methylphenyl Methyl Ketone.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3-Butyl-4-Methylphenyl Methyl Ketone allowed in the EU?
3-Butyl-4-Methylphenyl Methyl Ketone EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 3-Butyl-4-Methylphenyl Methyl Ketone do in cosmetics?
3-Butyl-4-Methylphenyl Methyl Ketone functions as: Perfuming. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67663-03-0.
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