Butoxyethyl Nicotinate

INCI: BUTOXYETHYL NICOTINATE

CAS Number
Verify via CosIng (commonly cited as 68133-69-7)
Function
Skin Conditioning
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Requires concentration-specific MoS calculation

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Active vasodilator causing visible erythema, warmth, and flushing at application site; not an allergic response but must be clearly disclosed in CPSR and can confound patch test results.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butoxyethyl Nicotinate safe in cosmetics?

Active vasodilator causing visible erythema, warmth, and flushing at application site; not an allergic response but must be clearly disclosed in CPSR and can confound patch test results. The EU classifies Butoxyethyl Nicotinate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Butoxyethyl Nicotinate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Butoxyethyl Nicotinate do in cosmetics?

Butoxyethyl Nicotinate functions as: Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify via CosIng (commonly cited as 68133-69-7).

What is the Margin of Safety for Butoxyethyl Nicotinate?

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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