Is Butylene Glycol Laurate safe in cosmetics?
Butylene Glycol Laurate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Butylene Glycol Laurate
INCI: BUTYLENE GLYCOL LAURATE
Butylene Glycol Laurate (CAS 180680-00-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, emollient, surfactant – cleansing, surfactant – emulsifying. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning, emollient, surfactant – cleansing, surfactant – emulsifying
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-hydroxybutyl dodecanoate
InChIKey
OVFAVSHTEIQRPQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Supportable — benchmark studies available showing TEWL reduction of 12–18%
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Butylene Glycol Laurate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Butylene Glycol Laurate.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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