Butylene Glycol Laurate

INCI: BUTYLENE GLYCOL LAURATE

CAS Number
180680-00-6
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, surfactant – cleansing, surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Supportable — benchmark studies available showing TEWL reduction of 12–18%

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Well-documented emollient with no significant safety concerns; supportable for use as skin conditioner and emulsifier.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butylene Glycol Laurate safe in cosmetics?

Well-documented emollient with no significant safety concerns; supportable for use as skin conditioner and emulsifier. The EU classifies Butylene Glycol Laurate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Butylene Glycol Laurate allowed in the EU?

Butylene Glycol Laurate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Butylene Glycol Laurate do in cosmetics?

Butylene Glycol Laurate functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient, surfactant – cleansing, surfactant – emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 180680-00-6.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butylene Glycol Laurate?

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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