Butylated Xylenol
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
No dedicated CIR monograph available; phenolic compound with moderate safety profile; CAS assignment and margin of safety status require confirmation against supplier documentation and potential read-across evaluation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butylated Xylenol safe in cosmetics?
No dedicated CIR monograph available; phenolic compound with moderate safety profile; CAS assignment and margin of safety status require confirmation against supplier documentation and potential read-across evaluation. The EU classifies Butylated Xylenol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Butylated Xylenol allowed in the EU?
Butylated Xylenol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What is the Margin of Safety for Butylated Xylenol?
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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