Aluminum Butoxide

INCI: ALUMINUM BUTOXIDE

CAS Number
3085-30-1
Function
Viscosity controlling, surface modifier
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes No individual CIR review. Used as a processing aid, not a primary active; minimal regulatory attention.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Limited toxicological data; hydrolysis releases butanol which is a skin irritant at high concentrations; used at very low levels as pigment surface treatment.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aluminum Butoxide safe in cosmetics?

Limited toxicological data; hydrolysis releases butanol which is a skin irritant at high concentrations; used at very low levels as pigment surface treatment. The EU classifies Aluminum Butoxide as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Aluminum Butoxide allowed in the EU?

Aluminum Butoxide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Aluminum Butoxide do in cosmetics?

Aluminum Butoxide functions as: Viscosity controlling, surface modifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3085-30-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Aluminum Butoxide?

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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