Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Stability-sensitive ingredient with oxidation and pH-dependent efficacy concerns; limited published toxicology data requires supplier REACH/toxicology dossier for CPSR completion and confirmation of isomer specificity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate safe in cosmetics?
Stability-sensitive ingredient with oxidation and pH-dependent efficacy concerns; limited published toxicology data requires supplier REACH/toxicology dossier for CPSR completion and confirmation of isomer specificity. The EU classifies Butyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Butyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate allowed in the EU?
Butyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate do in cosmetics?
Butyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate functions as: Antioxidant, skin conditioning agent (vitamin C derivative). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published; related isomer (Butyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate) is CAS 1120360-69-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl 2-Glyceryl Ascorbate?
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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