Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited toxicological data available; lower ethoxylation (5 EO units) presents higher irritation potential compared to Butoxynol-19; testing required for residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane contamination.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butoxynol-5 Carboxylic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Limited toxicological data available; lower ethoxylation (5 EO units) presents higher irritation potential compared to Butoxynol-19; testing required for residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane contamination. The EU classifies Butoxynol-5 Carboxylic Acid as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Butoxynol-5 Carboxylic Acid allowed in the EU?
Butoxynol-5 Carboxylic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butoxynol-5 Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetics?
Butoxynol-5 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-5 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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