Regulatory Status
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Expert Verdict
1,4-dioxane residuals and phosphate esters may affect formulation pH; monitor application. Phosphate ester form itself lacks dedicated CIR assessment; backbone only was reviewed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-21 Butyl Ether Phosphate safe in cosmetics?
1,4-dioxane residuals and phosphate esters may affect formulation pH; monitor application. Phosphate ester form itself lacks dedicated CIR assessment; backbone only was reviewed. The EU classifies PPG-21 Butyl Ether Phosphate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
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.
What is the Margin of Safety for PPG-21 Butyl Ether Phosphate?
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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