PPG-2 Butyl Ether

INCI: PPG-2 BUTYL ETHER

CAS Number
9003-13-8 (generic series)
Function
Hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes CIR reviewed (2001, amended 2017) โ€” safe when formulated to avoid irritation

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

CIR-reviewed ingredient safe when formulated to avoid irritation; may cause minor ocular irritation and corneal effects in direct eye contact; contains potential residual propylene oxide.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PPG-2 Butyl Ether safe in cosmetics?

CIR-reviewed ingredient safe when formulated to avoid irritation; may cause minor ocular irritation and corneal effects in direct eye contact; contains potential residual propylene oxide. The EU classifies PPG-2 Butyl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is PPG-2 Butyl Ether allowed in the EU?

PPG-2 Butyl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does PPG-2 Butyl Ether do in cosmetics?

PPG-2 Butyl Ether functions as: Hair conditioning agent, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 9003-13-8 (generic series).

What is the Margin of Safety for PPG-2 Butyl Ether?

adequate 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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