Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Preservative permitted in EU and US with adequate safety profile at approved concentrations.
Regulatory Flags
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Chlorobutanol safe in cosmetics?
Preservative permitted in EU and US with adequate safety profile at approved concentrations. The EU classifies Chlorobutanol as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Chlorobutanol allowed in the EU?
Chlorobutanol EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 0.5%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Chlorobutanol do in cosmetics?
Chlorobutanol functions as: Preservative. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 57-15-8.
What is the Margin of Safety for Chlorobutanol?
adequate 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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