Sodium Butoxyethoxy Acetate

INCI: SODIUM BUTOXYETHOXY ACETATE

CAS Number
67990-17-4
Function
Surfactant, wetting agent, emulsifier
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes Permitted; FDA UNII: Y9142UH694; no restrictions

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
moderate
Sensitization
moderate

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Expert Verdict

Glycol ether derivative โ€” assess for reproductive/developmental toxicity per SCCS guidelines; primarily an industrial chemical; ensure cosmetic-grade purity; verify 1,4-dioxane absence if ethoxylated

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Concern Level: High

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sodium Butoxyethoxy Acetate safe in cosmetics?

Glycol ether derivative โ€” assess for reproductive/developmental toxicity per SCCS guidelines; primarily an industrial chemical; ensure cosmetic-grade purity; verify 1,4-dioxane absence if ethoxylated The EU classifies Sodium Butoxyethoxy Acetate as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is Sodium Butoxyethoxy Acetate allowed in the EU?

Sodium Butoxyethoxy Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Sodium Butoxyethoxy Acetate do in cosmetics?

Sodium Butoxyethoxy Acetate functions as: Surfactant, wetting agent, emulsifier. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67990-17-4.

What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Butoxyethoxy Acetate?

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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