Is PPG-21 Butyl Ether Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
PPG-21 Butyl Ether Phosphate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
GOOD
Cosmetic Ingredient
PPG-21 Butyl Ether Phosphate
INCI: PPG-21 BUTYL ETHER PHOSPHATE
PPG-21 Butyl Ether Phosphate (CAS Not individually assigned; parent PPG butyl ethers share CAS 9003-13-8 ; phosphate ester derivative may differ) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, emulsifier (anionic phosphate ester). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
CAS Number
Not individually assigned; parent PPG butyl ethers share CAS 9003-13-8 ; phosphate ester derivative may differ
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Function
Surfactant, emulsifier (anionic phosphate ester)
Editorial assessment
GOOD
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted; butyl PPG ethers assessed safe by CIR; phosphate ester form not individually assessed
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PPG-21 Butyl Ether Phosphate.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for PPG-21 Butyl Ether Phosphate — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-21 Butyl Ether Phosphate allowed in the EU?
PPG-21 Butyl Ether Phosphate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-21 Butyl Ether Phosphate do in cosmetics?
PPG-21 Butyl Ether Phosphate functions as: Surfactant, emulsifier (anionic phosphate ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned; parent PPG butyl ethers share CAS 9003-13-8 ; phosphate ester derivative may differ.
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