Is Butyloctyl Salicylate safe in cosmetics?
Butyloctyl Salicylate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Butyloctyl Salicylate
INCI: BUTYLOCTYL SALICYLATE
Butyloctyl Salicylate (CAS 190085-41-7) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as emollient, solvent, UV filter. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
emollient, solvent, UV filter
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-butyloctyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
InChIKey
CZVOIAOPRGNENY-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Functions as emollient/solvent; not classified as an OTC sunscreen active in the US
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Butyloctyl Salicylate.
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EU CLP Annex VI Harmonized Classification
Legally binding harmonized classification per Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Annex VI.
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Hazard Class and Category
Aquatic Chronic 4
Hazard Statements
- H413 May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
Inserted via ATP: ATP01
ECHA REACH Registration
European Chemicals Agency REACH dossier and Substances of Very High Concern listing.
Registration Type
Full
Tonnage Band
100 - 1,000 tonnes
Substance Type
SUBSTANCE
SVHC Candidate
No
Hazard classification: Restricted (Annex XVII)
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Solvent
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Butyloctyl Salicylate.
Regulatory Flags
avoid-children
salicylate-derivative
Chemical Function
Solvent
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: Obligations to provide information apply. These obligations are: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if any of the following circumstances have occurred in relation to their introduction (importation or manufacture): a. the introduction volume of the chemical exceeds 1...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butyloctyl Salicylate allowed in the EU?
Butyloctyl Salicylate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butyloctyl Salicylate do in cosmetics?
Butyloctyl Salicylate functions as: emollient, solvent, UV filter. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 190085-41-7.
Is Butyloctyl Salicylate used outside cosmetics?
Butyloctyl Salicylate also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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