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Expert Verdict
GHS: Flam. Liq. 4 (H227), Skin Irrit. 2 (H315), Eye Irrit. 2A (H319), STOT SE 3 respiratory (H335). Combustible with strong unpleasant odor and severely deficient toxicological dataset. NOT suitable for cosmetic use.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dibutyl Sulphide safe in cosmetics?
GHS: Flam. Liq. 4 (H227), Skin Irrit. 2 (H315), Eye Irrit. 2A (H319), STOT SE 3 respiratory (H335). Combustible with strong unpleasant odor and severely deficient toxicological dataset. NOT suitable for cosmetic use. The EU classifies Dibutyl Sulphide as "permitted". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Dibutyl Sulphide allowed in the EU?
Dibutyl Sulphide EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dibutyl Sulphide do in cosmetics?
Dibutyl Sulphide functions as: Masking agent (limited cosmetic relevance); primarily an industrial/laboratory chemical. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 544-40-1.
What is the Margin of Safety for Dibutyl Sulphide?
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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