Butyl Babassuate

INCI: BUTYL BABASSUATE

CAS Number
Not assigned (mixture of butyl esters of babassu oil fatty acids)
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, emulsion stabilising, surfactant (cleansing)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate โ€” consistent with safety profile of babassu-derived esters

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Well-tolerated emollient with excellent safety profile.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butyl Babassuate safe in cosmetics?

Well-tolerated emollient with excellent safety profile. The EU classifies Butyl Babassuate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Butyl Babassuate allowed in the EU?

Butyl Babassuate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Butyl Babassuate do in cosmetics?

Butyl Babassuate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning, emulsion stabilising, surfactant (cleansing). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned (mixture of butyl esters of babassu oil fatty acids).

What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Babassuate?

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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