Butylene Glycol Propionate

INCI: BUTYLENE GLYCOL PROPIONATE

CAS Number
91171-54-9
Function
Solvent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 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 (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Insufficient stand-alone toxicological data for CPSR; requires read-across justification from parent compounds (butylene glycol and propionic acid).

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butylene Glycol Propionate safe in cosmetics?

Insufficient stand-alone toxicological data for CPSR; requires read-across justification from parent compounds (butylene glycol and propionic acid). The EU classifies Butylene Glycol Propionate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

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.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butylene Glycol Propionate?

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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