Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
HIGH RISK. Parent compound quinoline is a prohibited substance in EU cosmetics. Quinoline is classified as carcinogenic 1B under CLP. A CPSR assessor is very unlikely to accept this ingredient without explicit regulatory clearance. Do not formulate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butylquinoline safe in cosmetics?
HIGH RISK. Parent compound quinoline is a prohibited substance in EU cosmetics. Quinoline is classified as carcinogenic 1B under CLP. A CPSR assessor is very unlikely to accept this ingredient without explicit regulatory clearance. Do not formulate. The EU classifies Butylquinoline as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Butylquinoline allowed in the EU?
Butylquinoline EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butylquinoline do in cosmetics?
Butylquinoline functions as: Not established as a standard cosmetic ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 7661-47-4 (2-Butylquinoline; verify isomer).
What is the Margin of Safety for Butylquinoline?
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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