Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Phthalate ester with documented reproductive and developmental toxicity (teratogenic, reprotoxic in animal models). Eye irritant. EU prohibition applies due to Repr. 1B classification. Strongly recommend substitution with non-phthalate plasticizers such as adipate or citrate esters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butyl Phthalyl Butyl Glycolate safe in cosmetics?
Phthalate ester with documented reproductive and developmental toxicity (teratogenic, reprotoxic in animal models). Eye irritant. EU prohibition applies due to Repr. 1B classification. Strongly recommend substitution with non-phthalate plasticizers such as adipate or citrate esters. The EU classifies Butyl Phthalyl Butyl Glycolate as "prohibited". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Butyl Phthalyl Butyl Glycolate allowed in the EU?
Butyl Phthalyl Butyl Glycolate EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butyl Phthalyl Butyl Glycolate do in cosmetics?
Butyl Phthalyl Butyl Glycolate functions as: Plasticizer (primarily nail lacquers), solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 85-70-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Phthalyl Butyl Glycolate?
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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