Good Cosmetic Ingredient NOAEL Data GHS Classified

Dibutyl Sebacate

INCI: DIBUTYL SEBACATE

CAS Number
109-43-3
Function
Film forming, plasticizer, hair and skin conditioning, masking, solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
none

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Toxicological Studies

4 study endpoints found for Dibutyl Sebacate. NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) values are used to calculate the Margin of Safety per SCCS methodology.

Endpoint Value Route Species Study Type Source
NOAEL 3125 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
NOAEL 625 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 3125 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB
dose_tested 625 mg/kg bw/day oral rat Chronic COSMOS_DB

GHS Hazard Classification

Globally Harmonized System classification per ECHA C&L inventory and ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards.

Long-term Exposure Effects
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

Expert Verdict

Some SDS sources classify as Skin Irrit. 2 / Eye Irrit. 2A (may vary by purity/grade). No mutagenic, carcinogenic, or reproductive effects reported. Generally well-tolerated at cosmetic use levels.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

epa_safer_alternative ifra_fragrance fda_food_additive jecfa_safe

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dibutyl Sebacate safe in cosmetics?

Some SDS sources classify as Skin Irrit. 2 / Eye Irrit. 2A (may vary by purity/grade). No mutagenic, carcinogenic, or reproductive effects reported. Generally well-tolerated at cosmetic use levels. The EU classifies Dibutyl Sebacate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD. 4 toxicological study endpoint(s) are available in our database.

Is Dibutyl Sebacate allowed in the EU?

Dibutyl Sebacate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Dibutyl Sebacate do in cosmetics?

Dibutyl Sebacate functions as: Film forming, plasticizer, hair and skin conditioning, masking, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 109-43-3.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dibutyl Sebacate?

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.

What is the NOAEL for Dibutyl Sebacate?

The NOAEL (No Observed Adverse Effect Level) for Dibutyl Sebacate is 3125 mg/kg bw/day based on a Chronic study via oral route in rat. A total of 4 study endpoints are available. Source: COSMOS_DB.

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