Butoxynol-19 Carboxylic Acid

INCI: BUTOXYNOL-19 CARBOXYLIC ACID

CAS Number
Verify via CosIng
Function
Surfactant, Cleansing Agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Insufficient data โ€“ supplier safety dossier required

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Limited toxicological data for CPSR; PEG/ethoxylated compound requires testing for residual EO and 1,4-dioxane; Safety Assessor will likely require supplier MSDS and toxicological summary.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butoxynol-19 Carboxylic Acid safe in cosmetics?

Limited toxicological data for CPSR; PEG/ethoxylated compound requires testing for residual EO and 1,4-dioxane; Safety Assessor will likely require supplier MSDS and toxicological summary. The EU classifies Butoxynol-19 Carboxylic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Butoxynol-19 Carboxylic Acid allowed in the EU?

Butoxynol-19 Carboxylic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Butoxynol-19 Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetics?

Butoxynol-19 Carboxylic Acid functions as: Surfactant, Cleansing Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Verify via CosIng.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butoxynol-19 Carboxylic Acid?

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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