Good Cosmetic Ingredient GHS Classified

Butyl Propionate

INCI: BUTYL PROPIONATE

CAS Number
590-01-2
Function
Solvent; fragrance ingredient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Likely adequate at typical fragrance use levels (<1%); formal MoS calculation recommended

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Short-term Exposure Effects
The vapour is irritating to the respiratory tract.
Routes of Exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

Expert Verdict

Flammable solvent with skin and eye irritant potential at neat concentration; inhalation exposure should be assessed in spray products.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

fragrance-component ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butyl Propionate safe in cosmetics?

Flammable solvent with skin and eye irritant potential at neat concentration; inhalation exposure should be assessed in spray products. The EU classifies Butyl Propionate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Butyl Propionate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Butyl Propionate do in cosmetics?

Butyl Propionate functions as: Solvent; fragrance ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 590-01-2.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Propionate?

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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