Cetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether

INCI: CETYL DIMETHYLBUTYL ETHER

CAS Number
Not widely registered; novel specialty ether
Function
Skin conditioning – emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Not separately regulated by FDA; no CIR monograph identified

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Data gap – no CIR or SCCS safety assessment; CPSR may require read-across from structurally similar cetyl ethers or commissioned toxicological testing

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Data gap – no CIR or SCCS safety assessment; CPSR may require read-across from structurally similar cetyl ethers or commissioned toxicological testing The EU classifies Cetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Cetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether allowed in the EU?

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

What does Cetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether do in cosmetics?

Cetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning – emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely registered; novel specialty ether.

What is the Margin of Safety for Cetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether?

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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