Tert-Butylhydroquinone Dimethylether
INCI: TERT-BUTYLHYDROQUINONE DIMETHYLETHER
Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Structural relationship to hydroquinone (EU Annex II prohibited as skin-lightener above limits); ensure no free hydroquinone contamination; no standalone SCCS opinion
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tert-Butylhydroquinone Dimethylether safe in cosmetics?
Structural relationship to hydroquinone (EU Annex II prohibited as skin-lightener above limits); ensure no free hydroquinone contamination; no standalone SCCS opinion The EU classifies Tert-Butylhydroquinone Dimethylether as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Tert-Butylhydroquinone Dimethylether allowed in the EU?
Tert-Butylhydroquinone Dimethylether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tert-Butylhydroquinone Dimethylether do in cosmetics?
Tert-Butylhydroquinone Dimethylether functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not explicitly listed in CosIng with CAS (distinct from TBHQ CAS 1948-33-0).
What is the Margin of Safety for Tert-Butylhydroquinone Dimethylether?
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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