Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Well-documented emollient with no significant safety concerns; supportable for use as skin conditioner and emulsifier.
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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