Hydrogenated Polybutene

INCI: HYDROGENATED POLYBUTENE

CAS Number
68937-10-0
Function
Viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted โ€” no CFR restriction; CIR concluded safe (polyene group, 2015)

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
none

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Expert Verdict

No safety concerns identified; reviewed alongside polybutene, polyisobutene, and hydrogenated polyisobutene

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Concern Level: None

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hydrogenated Polybutene safe in cosmetics?

No safety concerns identified; reviewed alongside polybutene, polyisobutene, and hydrogenated polyisobutene The EU classifies Hydrogenated Polybutene as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.

Is Hydrogenated Polybutene allowed in the EU?

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

What does Hydrogenated Polybutene do in cosmetics?

Hydrogenated Polybutene functions as: Viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 68937-10-0.

What is the Margin of Safety for Hydrogenated Polybutene?

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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