Carboxymethyl Cellulose Acetate Butyrate

INCI: CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE ACETATE BUTYRATE

CAS Number
Not separately assigned (parent CAB: 9004-36-8)
Function
Emulsion stabilising, film forming, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR-reviewed โ€” concluded safe as used in cosmetics

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

CIR panel found no significant toxicity; safe as used in cosmetics.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carboxymethyl Cellulose Acetate Butyrate safe in cosmetics?

CIR panel found no significant toxicity; safe as used in cosmetics. The EU classifies Carboxymethyl Cellulose Acetate Butyrate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Carboxymethyl Cellulose Acetate Butyrate allowed in the EU?

Carboxymethyl Cellulose Acetate Butyrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Carboxymethyl Cellulose Acetate Butyrate do in cosmetics?

Carboxymethyl Cellulose Acetate Butyrate functions as: Emulsion stabilising, film forming, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not separately assigned (parent CAB: 9004-36-8).

What is the Margin of Safety for Carboxymethyl Cellulose Acetate Butyrate?

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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