Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Ethoxylated ingredient requiring 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual impurity testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buteth-3 safe in cosmetics?
Ethoxylated ingredient requiring 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide residual impurity testing. The EU classifies Buteth-3 as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Buteth-3 allowed in the EU?
Buteth-3 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Buteth-3 do in cosmetics?
Buteth-3 functions as: Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 29911-28-2 (butyl alcohol, ethoxylated, ~3 EO).
What is the Margin of Safety for Buteth-3?
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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