Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Butyloctyl oleate is a permitted emollient ester with good safety profile and low sensitization potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butyloctyl Oleate safe in cosmetics?
Butyloctyl oleate is a permitted emollient ester with good safety profile and low sensitization potential. The EU classifies Butyloctyl Oleate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Butyloctyl Oleate allowed in the EU?
Butyloctyl Oleate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butyloctyl Oleate do in cosmetics?
Butyloctyl Oleate 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 oleic acid*.
What is the Margin of Safety for Butyloctyl Oleate?
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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