Is Methylbutenes safe in cosmetics?
Methylbutenes has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Methylbutenes
INCI: METHYLBUTENES
Methylbutenes (CAS 513-35-9 (2-methyl-2-butene) / mixture of methylbutene isomers) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent / viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
513-35-9 (2-methyl-2-butene) / mixture of methylbutene isomers
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Function
Solvent / viscosity controlling
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific cosmetic CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Methylbutenes.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Methylbutenes — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Methylbutenes allowed in the EU?
Methylbutenes EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Methylbutenes do in cosmetics?
Methylbutenes functions as: Solvent / viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 513-35-9 (2-methyl-2-butene) / mixture of methylbutene isomers.
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