Is 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid safe in cosmetics?
3-Hydroxybutyric Acid has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
3-Hydroxybutyric Acid
INCI: 3-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID
3-Hydroxybutyric Acid (CAS 300-85-6 (racemic DL); 625-72-9 (R); 6168-83-8 (S)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Anti-sebum, Humectant, Plasticiser. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
300-85-6 (racemic DL); 625-72-9 (R); 6168-83-8 (S)
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Function
Anti-sebum, Humectant, Plasticiser
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted by FDA; no specific monograph; permitted for cosmetic use under general FDCA provisions
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid allowed in the EU?
3-Hydroxybutyric Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 3-Hydroxybutyric Acid do in cosmetics?
3-Hydroxybutyric Acid functions as: Anti-sebum, Humectant, Plasticiser. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 300-85-6 (racemic DL); 625-72-9 (R); 6168-83-8 (S).
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