Butyloctyl Cetearate

INCI: BUTYLOCTYL CETEARATE

CAS Number
⚠ *Verify via CosIng — ester of 2-butyloctanol with cetearic acid mixture*
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Adequate — supported by CIR group assessment

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Butyloctyl Cetearate is an ester-based emollient permitted in both EU and US markets with excellent safety profile and negligible absorption.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butyloctyl Cetearate safe in cosmetics?

Butyloctyl Cetearate is an ester-based emollient permitted in both EU and US markets with excellent safety profile and negligible absorption. The EU classifies Butyloctyl Cetearate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Butyloctyl Cetearate allowed in the EU?

Butyloctyl Cetearate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Butyloctyl Cetearate do in cosmetics?

Butyloctyl Cetearate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: ⚠ *Verify via CosIng — ester of 2-butyloctanol with cetearic acid mixture*.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butyloctyl Cetearate?

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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