Butyl Benzoic Acid/Phthalic Anhydride/Trimethylolethane Copolymer
INCI: BUTYL BENZOIC ACID/PHTHALIC ANHYDRIDE/TRIMETHYLOLETHANE COPOLYMER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Contains phthalic anhydride monomer; verify residual monomer levels (phthalic anhydride is a respiratory sensitizer). Request certificate of residual monomer content from supplier. Phthalic anhydride in name may trigger consumer/retailer concern despite being a polyester, not a phthalate plasticizer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butyl Benzoic Acid/Phthalic Anhydride/Trimethylolethane Copolymer safe in cosmetics?
Contains phthalic anhydride monomer; verify residual monomer levels (phthalic anhydride is a respiratory sensitizer). Request certificate of residual monomer content from supplier. Phthalic anhydride in name may trigger consumer/retailer concern despite being a polyester, not a phthalate plasticizer. The EU classifies Butyl Benzoic Acid/Phthalic Anhydride/Trimethylolethane Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Butyl Benzoic Acid/Phthalic Anhydride/Trimethylolethane Copolymer allowed in the EU?
Butyl Benzoic Acid/Phthalic Anhydride/Trimethylolethane Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butyl Benzoic Acid/Phthalic Anhydride/Trimethylolethane Copolymer do in cosmetics?
Butyl Benzoic Acid/Phthalic Anhydride/Trimethylolethane Copolymer functions as: Film former, viscosity controlling, hair fixative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68954-18-7 (typical; verify with supplier CoA).
What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Benzoic Acid/Phthalic Anhydride/Trimethylolethane Copolymer?
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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