Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Natural emollient with established safety profile and extensive cosmetic use history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butter safe in cosmetics?
Natural emollient with established safety profile and extensive cosmetic use history. The EU classifies Butter as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Butter allowed in the EU?
Butter EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butter do in cosmetics?
Butter functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 8029-34-3.
What is the Margin of Safety for Butter?
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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