Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Endogenous metabolite with long history of safe use. One of the lowest-risk fragrance materials.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl 3-Hydroxybutyrate safe in cosmetics?
Endogenous metabolite with long history of safe use. One of the lowest-risk fragrance materials. The EU classifies Ethyl 3-Hydroxybutyrate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Ethyl 3-Hydroxybutyrate allowed in the EU?
Ethyl 3-Hydroxybutyrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl 3-Hydroxybutyrate do in cosmetics?
Ethyl 3-Hydroxybutyrate functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent); also flavoring (FEMA GRAS). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 5405-41-4.
What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl 3-Hydroxybutyrate?
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.
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