Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-6 Propylene Glycol

INCI: POLY(1,2-BUTANEDIOL)-6 PROPYLENE GLYCOL

CAS Number
Not assigned
Function
Skin conditioning, solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not directly reviewed; CIR reviewed 1,2-glycols as safe up to 50%; propylene glycol safe as used per CIR

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Lowest molecular weight in the poly(1,2-butanediol) series with highest relative dermal absorption potential among this group.

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-6 Propylene Glycol safe in cosmetics?

Lowest molecular weight in the poly(1,2-butanediol) series with highest relative dermal absorption potential among this group. The EU classifies Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-6 Propylene Glycol as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-6 Propylene Glycol allowed in the EU?

Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-6 Propylene Glycol EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-6 Propylene Glycol do in cosmetics?

Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-6 Propylene Glycol functions as: Skin conditioning, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not assigned.

What is the Margin of Safety for Poly(1,2-Butanediol)-6 Propylene Glycol?

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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