Is Tert-Butylquinoline safe in cosmetics?
Tert-Butylquinoline has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tert-Butylquinoline
Also known as: Quinoline, 8-(1-methylpropyl)-, 8-(sec-Butyl)quinoline, 8-sec-Butylquinoline, EINECS 266-809-8
INCI: TERT-BUTYLQUINOLINE (LISTED AS 8-TERT-BUTYLQUINOLINE IN COSING)
Tert-Butylquinoline (CAS 67634-06-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance / Masking agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance / Masking agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; fragrance ingredient
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tert-Butylquinoline.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Fragrance
Regulatory List Membership (2)
IFRA Fragrance Transparency List
Consumer Product Chemical
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tert-Butylquinoline.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
Known Synonyms
Quinoline, 8-(1-methylpropyl)-
8-(sec-Butyl)quinoline
8-sec-Butylquinoline
EINECS 266-809-8
Chemical Function
Fragrance
Regulatory Lists
IFRA Transparency
consumer_product
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tert-Butylquinoline allowed in the EU?
Tert-Butylquinoline EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tert-Butylquinoline do in cosmetics?
Tert-Butylquinoline functions as: Fragrance / Masking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 67634-06-4.
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