Butyl Hexanoate

INCI: BUTYL HEXANOATE

CAS Number
626-82-4
Function
Fragrance
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate at standard fragrance concentrations; IFRA guidelines applicable

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

YELLOW โ€” Minor concerns or data gaps

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butyl Hexanoate safe in cosmetics?

YELLOW โ€” Minor concerns or data gaps The EU classifies Butyl Hexanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Butyl Hexanoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Butyl Hexanoate do in cosmetics?

Butyl Hexanoate functions as: Fragrance. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 626-82-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Hexanoate?

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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