Ethyl Butylacetylaminopropionate

INCI: ETHYL BUTYLACETYLAMINOPROPIONATE

CAS Number
52304-36-6 [^1_9][^1_10]
Function
Skin conditioning / surfactant (cosmetics); insect repellent (biocide)
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” EPA-registered insect repellent; considered safe for children >2 months and pregnant/breastfeeding women

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Mild eye irritant in undiluted form with Xi (Irritant) classification. Dual regulatory compliance (cosmetic + biocidal) may apply when used as insect repellent depending on jurisdiction.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethyl Butylacetylaminopropionate safe in cosmetics?

Mild eye irritant in undiluted form with Xi (Irritant) classification. Dual regulatory compliance (cosmetic + biocidal) may apply when used as insect repellent depending on jurisdiction. The EU classifies Ethyl Butylacetylaminopropionate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethyl Butylacetylaminopropionate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ethyl Butylacetylaminopropionate do in cosmetics?

Ethyl Butylacetylaminopropionate functions as: Skin conditioning / surfactant (cosmetics); insect repellent (biocide). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 52304-36-6 [^1_9][^1_10].

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethyl Butylacetylaminopropionate?

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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