Butyl Octanoate

INCI: BUTYL OCTANOATE

CAS Number
589-75-3
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Likely adequate โ€” read-across data supportive, but no direct MoS calculation published

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

No dedicated CIR review available; CPSR assessor may require read-across justification or supplier safety dossier.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

ifra_fragrance

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butyl Octanoate safe in cosmetics?

No dedicated CIR review available; CPSR assessor may require read-across justification or supplier safety dossier. The EU classifies Butyl Octanoate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Butyl Octanoate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Butyl Octanoate do in cosmetics?

Butyl Octanoate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 589-75-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Octanoate?

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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