Is Butylene Glycol Propionate safe in cosmetics?
Butylene Glycol Propionate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Butylene Glycol Propionate
INCI: BUTYLENE GLYCOL PROPIONATE
Butylene Glycol Propionate (CAS 91171-54-9) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Solvent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
butane-1,4-diol;propanoic acid
InChIKey
GUXKPDWOPIQSCD-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not published. No dedicated MoS calculation available; CPSR would require one based on use concentration and exposure scenario.
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Butylene Glycol Propionate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Solvent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Butylene Glycol Propionate.
Chemical Function
Solvent
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butylene Glycol Propionate allowed in the EU?
Butylene Glycol Propionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butylene Glycol Propionate do in cosmetics?
Butylene Glycol Propionate functions as: Solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91171-54-9.
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