Is Butyl Babassuate safe in cosmetics?
Butyl Babassuate has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Butyl Babassuate
INCI: BUTYL BABASSUATE
Butyl Babassuate (CAS Not assigned (mixture of butyl esters of babassu oil fatty acids)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, skin conditioning, emulsion stabilising, surfactant (cleansing). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not assigned (mixture of butyl esters of babassu oil fatty acids)
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Function
Emollient, skin conditioning, emulsion stabilising, surfactant (cleansing)
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate — consistent with safety profile of babassu-derived esters
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Butyl Babassuate.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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).
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