Butylene Glycol Montanate

INCI: BUTYLENE GLYCOL MONTANATE

CAS Number
73138-45-1 (listed as glycol/butylene glycol montanate mixture)
Function
Emollient, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

CAS 73138-45-1 refers to a mixture with ethylene glycol montanate โ€” verify supplier specification matches pure butylene glycol montanate for CPSR.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butylene Glycol Montanate safe in cosmetics?

CAS 73138-45-1 refers to a mixture with ethylene glycol montanate โ€” verify supplier specification matches pure butylene glycol montanate for CPSR. The EU classifies Butylene Glycol Montanate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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).

What is the Margin of Safety for Butylene Glycol Montanate?

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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