Is Phosphonobutanetricarboxylic Acid (PBTC) safe in cosmetics?
Phosphonobutanetricarboxylic Acid (PBTC) has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Phosphonobutanetricarboxylic Acid (PBTC)
INCI: PHOSPHONOBUTANETRICARBOXYLIC ACID
Phosphonobutanetricarboxylic Acid (PBTC) (CAS 37971-36-1 (EC 253-733-5)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Chelating agent, buffering agent, anticorrosive. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Chelating agent, buffering agent, anticorrosive
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted by FDA for cosmetics; no CIR monograph
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phosphonobutanetricarboxylic Acid (PBTC).
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phosphonobutanetricarboxylic Acid (PBTC).
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phosphonobutanetricarboxylic Acid (PBTC) allowed in the EU?
Phosphonobutanetricarboxylic Acid (PBTC) EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phosphonobutanetricarboxylic Acid (PBTC) do in cosmetics?
Phosphonobutanetricarboxylic Acid (PBTC) functions as: Chelating agent, buffering agent, anticorrosive. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 37971-36-1 (EC 253-733-5).
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