Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Butylene Carbonate is a permitted solvent and skin conditioning agent with moderate safety profile and not established margin of safety.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butylene Carbonate safe in cosmetics?
Butylene Carbonate is a permitted solvent and skin conditioning agent with moderate safety profile and not established margin of safety. The EU classifies Butylene Carbonate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Butylene Carbonate allowed in the EU?
Butylene Carbonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butylene Carbonate do in cosmetics?
Butylene Carbonate functions as: Solvent, skin conditioning. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 4437-85-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Butylene Carbonate?
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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