Butyloxepanone

INCI: BUTYLOXEPANONE

CAS Number
Not confirmed in CosIng or CIR databases
Function
Likely solvent or plasticizer (oxepanone = caprolactone ring); function unverified
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not established โ€“ no published dermal safety dossier

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Cannot be used in a CPSR without a complete toxicological dossier; no published margin of safety, CIR, or SCCS opinion available.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Butyloxepanone safe in cosmetics?

Cannot be used in a CPSR without a complete toxicological dossier; no published margin of safety, CIR, or SCCS opinion available. The EU classifies Butyloxepanone as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Butyloxepanone allowed in the EU?

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

What does Butyloxepanone do in cosmetics?

Butyloxepanone functions as: Likely solvent or plasticizer (oxepanone = caprolactone ring); function unverified. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not confirmed in CosIng or CIR databases.

What is the Margin of Safety for Butyloxepanone?

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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