Regulatory Status
For full compliance data across 55 jurisdictions, use the Substance Compliance tool.
Safety Data
Calculate MoS for your specific formulation with the MoS Calculator.
Toxicological Studies
1 study endpoint found for Butyl Laevulinate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.
| Endpoint | Value | Route | Species | Study Type | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOEL | 125 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | oral | REACH |
Expert Verdict
Limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data; safety supported by read-across from levulinic acid and butanol profiles with FEMA GRAS status.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butyl Laevulinate safe in cosmetics?
Limited cosmetic-specific toxicological data; safety supported by read-across from levulinic acid and butanol profiles with FEMA GRAS status. The EU classifies Butyl Laevulinate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 1 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Butyl Laevulinate allowed in the EU?
Butyl Laevulinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butyl Laevulinate do in cosmetics?
Butyl Laevulinate functions as: Fragrance, Solvent, Masking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2052-15-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Laevulinate?
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.
What is the NOAEL for Butyl Laevulinate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Butyl Laevulinate is 125 mg/kg bw/day based on a oral study via oral route in rat. Source: REACH.
Compliance Tools
Check Butyl Laevulinate compliance across multiple jurisdictions:
Related Ingredients
Is Butyl Laevulinate in Your Products?
Scan any product label with Piro — our free ingredient scanner. Point your camera at the ingredients list and get instant safety scores for every ingredient.
Try Piro Free →Analyze Your Full Ingredient List
Paste any INCI list into the Decoder for instant safety analysis, or calculate the Margin of Safety for Butyl Laevulinate in your formulation.