Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Volatile organic solvent with flammability and respiratory hazards; inhalation risk in spray applications requires full toxicological dossier and inhalation risk assessment for CPSR.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butyl Ethyl Ketone safe in cosmetics?
Volatile organic solvent with flammability and respiratory hazards; inhalation risk in spray applications requires full toxicological dossier and inhalation risk assessment for CPSR. The EU classifies Butyl Ethyl Ketone as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Butyl Ethyl Ketone allowed in the EU?
Butyl Ethyl Ketone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butyl Ethyl Ketone do in cosmetics?
Butyl Ethyl Ketone functions as: Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 106-35-4 (3-Heptanone).
What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Ethyl Ketone?
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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