Ethylhexyl Isobutyrate

INCI: ETHYLHEXYL ISOBUTYRATE

CAS Number
2-Ethylhexyl 2-methylpropanoate (EC 208-178-3; structural analogue data from ethyl isobutyrate CAS 97-62-1)
Function
Emollient, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted - no 21 CFR restriction

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Limited cosmetic-specific data; safety supported by RIFM fragrance assessment and structural read-across with no phototoxicity or photoallergenicity expected.

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Concern Level: Low

Regulatory Flags

potential-allergen

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethylhexyl Isobutyrate safe in cosmetics?

Limited cosmetic-specific data; safety supported by RIFM fragrance assessment and structural read-across with no phototoxicity or photoallergenicity expected. The EU classifies Ethylhexyl Isobutyrate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Ethylhexyl Isobutyrate allowed in the EU?

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

What does Ethylhexyl Isobutyrate do in cosmetics?

Ethylhexyl Isobutyrate functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 2-Ethylhexyl 2-methylpropanoate (EC 208-178-3; structural analogue data from ethyl isobutyrate CAS 97-62-1).

What is the Margin of Safety for Ethylhexyl Isobutyrate?

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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