Is Buteth-2 Acetate safe in cosmetics?
Buteth-2 Acetate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Buteth-2 Acetate
INCI: BUTETH-2 ACETATE
Buteth-2 Acetate (CAS Not uniquely assigned (ethoxylated butanol acetate ester)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (ethoxylated butanol acetate ester)
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Function
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate (supported by CIR polyoxyalkylene ether assessment)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Buteth-2 Acetate.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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