Butyl Hydroxycyclohexane Carboxylate
INCI: BUTYL HYDROXYCYCLOHEXANE CARBOXYLATE
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Relatively novel ingredient patented by Merck KGaA; ensure supplier provides complete toxicological dossier for CPSR file. Topical use only per Health Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butyl Hydroxycyclohexane Carboxylate safe in cosmetics?
Relatively novel ingredient patented by Merck KGaA; ensure supplier provides complete toxicological dossier for CPSR file. Topical use only per Health Canada. The EU classifies Butyl Hydroxycyclohexane Carboxylate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Butyl Hydroxycyclohexane Carboxylate allowed in the EU?
Butyl Hydroxycyclohexane Carboxylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butyl Hydroxycyclohexane Carboxylate do in cosmetics?
Butyl Hydroxycyclohexane Carboxylate functions as: Skin conditioning, Anti-pollution agent, Sebum regulator, Soothing agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1384257-92-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Hydroxycyclohexane Carboxylate?
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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