sec-Butylphenyl Glyceryl Ether

INCI: SEC-BUTYLPHENYL GLYCERYL ETHER

CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (niche synthetic)
Function
Skin conditioning, emollient [^1_1]
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Not restricted; CIR Expert Panel reviewed alkyl glyceryl ethers class and concluded "safe in present practices of use and concentration" [^1_3][^1_4]

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Safety Data

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

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Expert Verdict

Comedogenic rating 1/5; temporary stinging possible on compromised skin; eye-area irritation risk [^1_1]

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Concern Level: Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sec-Butylphenyl Glyceryl Ether safe in cosmetics?

Comedogenic rating 1/5; temporary stinging possible on compromised skin; eye-area irritation risk [^1_1] The EU classifies sec-Butylphenyl Glyceryl Ether as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is sec-Butylphenyl Glyceryl Ether allowed in the EU?

sec-Butylphenyl Glyceryl Ether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does sec-Butylphenyl Glyceryl Ether do in cosmetics?

sec-Butylphenyl Glyceryl Ether functions as: Skin conditioning, emollient [^1_1]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (niche synthetic).

What is the Margin of Safety for sec-Butylphenyl Glyceryl 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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