Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Contains butoxyethyl moiety; verify impurity profile for free Butoxyethanol content. Standard ester safety profile otherwise.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butoxyethyl Stearate safe in cosmetics?
Contains butoxyethyl moiety; verify impurity profile for free Butoxyethanol content. Standard ester safety profile otherwise. The EU classifies Butoxyethyl Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Butoxyethyl Stearate allowed in the EU?
Butoxyethyl Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butoxyethyl Stearate do in cosmetics?
Butoxyethyl Stearate functions as: Emollient, Skin Conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify via CosIng.
What is the Margin of Safety for Butoxyethyl Stearate?
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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