Butyl Myristate

INCI: BUTYL MYRISTATE

CAS Number
110-36-1
Function
Skin conditioning agent — emollient; viscosity reducer; film-forming aid
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate — LD50 >8 g/kg oral in rats; non-toxic dermally at 2.0 g/kg

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Moderate irritant when undiluted in rabbits but not relevant at typical cosmetic concentrations; no phototoxicity or carcinogenicity concerns.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butyl Myristate safe in cosmetics?

Moderate irritant when undiluted in rabbits but not relevant at typical cosmetic concentrations; no phototoxicity or carcinogenicity concerns. The EU classifies Butyl Myristate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Butyl Myristate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Butyl Myristate do in cosmetics?

Butyl Myristate functions as: Skin conditioning agent — emollient; viscosity reducer; film-forming aid. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 110-36-1.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Myristate?

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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