Is Butylene Glycol Montanate safe in cosmetics?
Butylene Glycol Montanate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Butylene Glycol Montanate
INCI: BUTYLENE GLYCOL MONTANATE
Butylene Glycol Montanate (CAS 73138-45-1 (listed as glycol/butylene glycol montanate mixture)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Emollient, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
73138-45-1 (listed as glycol/butylene glycol montanate mixture)
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Function
Emollient, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not formally calculated; read-across from montanic acid wax esters needed
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Butylene Glycol Montanate.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butylene Glycol Montanate allowed in the EU?
Butylene Glycol Montanate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butylene Glycol Montanate do in cosmetics?
Butylene Glycol Montanate functions as: Emollient, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 73138-45-1 (listed as glycol/butylene glycol montanate mixture).
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