Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
EU Annex II prohibited substance with reproductive toxicity (Repr. 2) classification; documented occupational depigmentation and leukoderma risk; do not use in EU-market cosmetic formulations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 4-T-Butylbenzoic Acid safe in cosmetics?
EU Annex II prohibited substance with reproductive toxicity (Repr. 2) classification; documented occupational depigmentation and leukoderma risk; do not use in EU-market cosmetic formulations The EU classifies 4-T-Butylbenzoic Acid as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is 4-T-Butylbenzoic Acid allowed in the EU?
4-T-Butylbenzoic Acid EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 4-T-Butylbenzoic Acid do in cosmetics?
4-T-Butylbenzoic Acid functions as: Masking agent / pH adjuster. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 98-73-7.
What is the Margin of Safety for 4-T-Butylbenzoic Acid?
not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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