Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
1,4-Dioxane contamination potential as with all polyether/glycol polymers — require supplier specification <10 ppm. Ethylene oxide residues not expected (butylene-based), but verify manufacturing process.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polybutylene Glycol-10 safe in cosmetics?
1,4-Dioxane contamination potential as with all polyether/glycol polymers — require supplier specification <10 ppm. Ethylene oxide residues not expected (butylene-based), but verify manufacturing process. The EU classifies Polybutylene Glycol-10 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.
Is Polybutylene Glycol-10 allowed in the EU?
Polybutylene Glycol-10 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polybutylene Glycol-10 do in cosmetics?
Polybutylene Glycol-10 functions as: Skin conditioning, humectant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (polyethers of 1,3-butanediol, ~10 repeat units).
What is the Margin of Safety for Polybutylene Glycol-10?
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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