Is Butylated Xylenol safe in cosmetics?
Butylated Xylenol has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Butylated Xylenol
Butylated Xylenol (CAS 1879-09-0 (6-tert-butyl-2,4-dimethylphenol, most probable assignment — verify against supplier CoA)) is classified as a cosmetic ingredient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
1879-09-0 (6-tert-butyl-2,4-dimethylphenol, most probable assignment — verify against supplier CoA)
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Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Insufficient data for a definitive standalone margin of safety calculation
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Butylated Xylenol.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Butylated Xylenol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butylated Xylenol allowed in the EU?
Butylated Xylenol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
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