Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
EU-banned ingredient; endocrine disruption concerns; estrogenic activity; insufficient safety data per SCCS. Do not use in any EU-market formulation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Isobutylparaben safe in cosmetics?
EU-banned ingredient; endocrine disruption concerns; estrogenic activity; insufficient safety data per SCCS. Do not use in any EU-market formulation The EU classifies Sodium Isobutylparaben as "prohibited". Safety rating: POOR.
Is Sodium Isobutylparaben allowed in the EU?
Sodium Isobutylparaben EU regulatory status: prohibited. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sodium Isobutylparaben do in cosmetics?
Sodium Isobutylparaben functions as: Preservative (sodium salt of isobutylparaben). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 84930-16-5.
What is the Margin of Safety for Sodium Isobutylparaben?
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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