Is PPG-18 Butyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
PPG-18 Butyl Ether has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
PPG-18 Butyl Ether
INCI: PPG-18 BUTYL ETHER
PPG-18 Butyl Ether (CAS 9003-13-8 (generic PPG butyl ether series)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent, solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent, solvent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed in VCRP; CIR concluded safe in present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating (2017 Amended Final Report)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PPG-18 Butyl Ether.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PPG-18 Butyl Ether.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-18 Butyl Ether allowed in the EU?
PPG-18 Butyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-18 Butyl Ether do in cosmetics?
PPG-18 Butyl Ether functions as: Hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent, solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9003-13-8 (generic PPG butyl ether series).
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