Is Dihydroxybenzyl Butyrolactone safe in cosmetics?
Dihydroxybenzyl Butyrolactone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: prohibited. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Dihydroxybenzyl Butyrolactone
INCI: DIHYDROXYBENZYL BUTYROLACTONE
Dihydroxybenzyl Butyrolactone (CAS Not publicly listed) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning (lignan-type structure; related to. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: prohibited. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning (lignan-type structure; related to nordihydroguaiaretic acid derivatives)
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
prohibited
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted - not restricted
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Dihydroxybenzyl Butyrolactone.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Dihydroxybenzyl Butyrolactone — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dihydroxybenzyl Butyrolactone allowed in the EU?
Dihydroxybenzyl Butyrolactone EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Dihydroxybenzyl Butyrolactone do in cosmetics?
Dihydroxybenzyl Butyrolactone functions as: Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning (lignan-type structure; related to nordihydroguaiaretic acid derivatives). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly listed.
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