Is Cetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
Cetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Cetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether
INCI: CETYL DIMETHYLBUTYL ETHER
Cetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether (CAS Not widely registered; novel specialty ether) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin conditioning – emollient. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin conditioning – emollient
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not separately regulated by FDA; no CIR monograph identified
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Cetyl Dimethylbutyl Ether.
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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