Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Not genotoxic (read-across from isobutyl acetate). Not phototoxic. Not PBT per IFRA Environmental Standards. No reported volume of use in NA/EU at time of assessment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Isobutyl Propionate safe in cosmetics?
Not genotoxic (read-across from isobutyl acetate). Not phototoxic. Not PBT per IFRA Environmental Standards. No reported volume of use in NA/EU at time of assessment. The EU classifies Isobutyl Propionate as "permitted". Safety rating: EXCELLENT.
Is Isobutyl Propionate allowed in the EU?
Isobutyl Propionate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Isobutyl Propionate do in cosmetics?
Isobutyl Propionate functions as: Fragrance ingredient with fruity odor. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 540-42-1 [^1_9][^1_10].
What is the Margin of Safety for Isobutyl Propionate?
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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