Is Allyl Butyrate safe in cosmetics?
Allyl Butyrate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Allyl Butyrate
INCI: ALLYL BUTYRATE
Allyl Butyrate is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted.
Function
Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Allyl Butyrate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Allyl Butyrate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
ifra_fragrance
fda_food_additive
eu_cosing_listed
jecfa_safe
NOAEL Studies Summary
View details ->Public NOAEL study rows linked to Allyl Butyrate by CAS number or substance name.
Studies
6
Lowest NOAEL
50 mg/kg bw/day
Highest NOAEL
85 mg/kg bw/day
ECHA
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Allyl Butyrate allowed in the EU?
Allyl Butyrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Allyl Butyrate do in cosmetics?
Allyl Butyrate functions as: Flavouring and nutrient; Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database.
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