Is Butyloctyl Candelillate safe in cosmetics?
Butyloctyl Candelillate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Butyloctyl Candelillate
INCI: BUTYLOCTYL CANDELILLATE
Butyloctyl Candelillate (CAS ⚠ *Complex mixture ester from candelilla wax acids — verify via CosIng or supplier TDS*) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
⚠ *Complex mixture ester from candelilla wax acids — verify via CosIng or supplier TDS*
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Function
Skin conditioning, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate — supported by CIR group assessment
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Butyloctyl Candelillate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Butyloctyl Candelillate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butyloctyl Candelillate allowed in the EU?
Butyloctyl Candelillate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butyloctyl Candelillate do in cosmetics?
Butyloctyl Candelillate functions as: Skin conditioning, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: ⚠ *Complex mixture ester from candelilla wax acids — verify via CosIng or supplier TDS*.
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