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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ethoxylated ingredient with 1,4-dioxane impurity potential; must test and confirm <10 ppm (EU) or comply with applicable jurisdictional limits; ethylene oxide residue testing also recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buteth-2 Acetate safe in cosmetics?
Ethoxylated ingredient with 1,4-dioxane impurity potential; must test and confirm <10 ppm (EU) or comply with applicable jurisdictional limits; ethylene oxide residue testing also recommended. The EU classifies Buteth-2 Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Buteth-2 Acetate allowed in the EU?
Buteth-2 Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Buteth-2 Acetate do in cosmetics?
Buteth-2 Acetate functions as: Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (ethoxylated butanol acetate ester).
What is the Margin of Safety for Buteth-2 Acetate?
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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