Is Butylglycerin safe in cosmetics?
Butylglycerin has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Butylglycerin
INCI: BUTYLGLYCERIN
Butylglycerin (CAS 3940-30-5 ⚠ *Verify via CosIng — not directly confirmed in search results*) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Humectant, skin conditioning agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
3940-30-5 ⚠ *Verify via CosIng — not directly confirmed in search results*
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Function
Humectant, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate for typical cosmetic use levels (generally ≤5%)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Butylglycerin.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Butylglycerin.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butylglycerin allowed in the EU?
Butylglycerin EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butylglycerin do in cosmetics?
Butylglycerin functions as: Humectant, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3940-30-5 ⚠ *Verify via CosIng — not directly confirmed in search results*.
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