Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Limited independent safety data publicly available; 1,4-dioxane concern from ethoxylation applies. Formulators should request supplier safety dossiers and consider CIR alkyl PEG ether group assessment for analogous data.. A butyl-capped polyethylene glycol ether of lauryl alcohol with 5 EO units; the butyl terminal group increases lipophilicity compared to standard laureths, enhancing emollient and spreading properties. CAS number should be confirmed with your specific supplier - I could not ...
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Laureth-5 Butyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
Limited independent safety data publicly available; 1,4-dioxane concern from ethoxylation applies. Formulators should request supplier safety dossiers and consider CIR alkyl PEG ether group assessment for analogous data.. A butyl-capped polyethylene glycol ether of lauryl alcohol with 5 EO units; the butyl terminal group increases lipophilicity compared to standard laureths, enhancing emollient and spreading properties. CAS number should be confirmed with your specific supplier - I could not ... The EU classifies Laureth-5 Butyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Laureth-5 Butyl Ether allowed in the EU?
Laureth-5 Butyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Laureth-5 Butyl Ether do in cosmetics?
Laureth-5 Butyl Ether functions as: Emollient, skin conditioning agent.. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published in major databases; listed in CosIng under the INCI name LAURETH-5 BUTYL ETHER..
What is the Margin of Safety for Laureth-5 Butyl Ether?
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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