Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Toxicological Studies
4 study endpoints found for Butyl Stearate. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOAEL | 3100 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Reproductive | COSMOS_DB |
| NOAEL | 3100 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Chronic | COSMOS_DB |
| dose_tested | 3100 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Reproductive | COSMOS_DB |
| dose_tested | 3100 mg/kg bw/day | oral | rat | Chronic | COSMOS_DB |
Expert Verdict
Cosmetic-grade butyl stearate is permitted for use as an emollient; industrial-grade material may cause skin/eye irritation and requires adequate purity specifications. Not compliant with COSMOS/Ecocert due to synthetic process.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butyl Stearate safe in cosmetics?
Cosmetic-grade butyl stearate is permitted for use as an emollient; industrial-grade material may cause skin/eye irritation and requires adequate purity specifications. Not compliant with COSMOS/Ecocert due to synthetic process. The EU classifies Butyl Stearate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT. 4 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.
Is Butyl Stearate allowed in the EU?
Butyl Stearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butyl Stearate do in cosmetics?
Butyl Stearate functions as: Emollient; skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 123-95-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Butyl Stearate?
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 Stearate?
The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Butyl Stearate is 3100 mg/kg bw/day based on a Reproductive study via oral route in rat. A total of 4 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.
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