Dihydrocholesteryl Butyrate

INCI: DIHYDROCHOLESTERYL BUTYRATE

CAS Number
Not widely published — confirm with supplier CoA
Function
Skin conditioning agent, emollient
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

🇪🇺 EU Status permitted
🇺🇸 US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted — not specifically restricted; CIR alkyl ester class review supports safety

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

Data gap: no ingredient-specific toxicological studies identified; safety extrapolated from cholesterol and alkyl ester class reviews; animal origin risk (BSE/TSE); CAS confirmation required

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dihydrocholesteryl Butyrate safe in cosmetics?

Data gap: no ingredient-specific toxicological studies identified; safety extrapolated from cholesterol and alkyl ester class reviews; animal origin risk (BSE/TSE); CAS confirmation required The EU classifies Dihydrocholesteryl Butyrate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Dihydrocholesteryl Butyrate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Dihydrocholesteryl Butyrate do in cosmetics?

Dihydrocholesteryl Butyrate functions as: Skin conditioning agent, emollient. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published — confirm with supplier CoA.

What is the Margin of Safety for Dihydrocholesteryl Butyrate?

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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