Di(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) Peroxydicarbonate

INCI: DI(4-TERT-BUTYLCYCLOHEXYL) PEROXYDICARBONATE

CAS Number
15520-11-3
Function
Polymerization initiator (industrial organic peroxide); not a conventional cosmetic ingredient
Safety Rating
POOR

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not listed in FDA cosmetic databases; regulated as an organic peroxide under OSHA/DOT

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
high

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Expert Verdict

This is an industrial organic peroxide initiator, not a cosmetic raw material. GHS hazards include fire risk upon heating, allergic skin sensitization, serious eye irritation, and aquatic toxicity. Temperature-sensitive with potential for violent decomposition. Flagged as potential data entry error or supplier nomenclature mixup if found in cosmetic formulations.

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Di(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) Peroxydicarbonate safe in cosmetics?

This is an industrial organic peroxide initiator, not a cosmetic raw material. GHS hazards include fire risk upon heating, allergic skin sensitization, serious eye irritation, and aquatic toxicity. Temperature-sensitive with potential for violent decomposition. Flagged as potential data entry error or supplier nomenclature mixup if found in cosmetic formulations. The EU classifies Di(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) Peroxydicarbonate as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.

Is Di(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) Peroxydicarbonate allowed in the EU?

Di(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) Peroxydicarbonate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Di(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) Peroxydicarbonate do in cosmetics?

Di(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) Peroxydicarbonate functions as: Polymerization initiator (industrial organic peroxide); not a conventional cosmetic ingredient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 15520-11-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Di(4-tert-butylcyclohexyl) Peroxydicarbonate?

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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