Butylene/Ethylene Copolymer

CAS Number
Not assigned (generic polymer)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Polymers with negligible absorption typically exempt from systemic MoS calculation per SCCS Notes of Guidance

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

Ensure residual monomer levels (butylene, ethylene) are controlled and documented; potential microplastic classification concern under EU proposals.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butylene/Ethylene Copolymer safe in cosmetics?

Ensure residual monomer levels (butylene, ethylene) are controlled and documented; potential microplastic classification concern under EU proposals. The EU classifies Butylene/Ethylene Copolymer as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Butylene/Ethylene Copolymer allowed in the EU?

Butylene/Ethylene Copolymer EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butylene/Ethylene Copolymer?

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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