Is Tetrabutyl Phenyl Hydroxybenzoate safe in cosmetics?
Tetrabutyl Phenyl Hydroxybenzoate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Tetrabutyl Phenyl Hydroxybenzoate
INCI: TETRABUTYL PHENYL HYDROXYBENZOATE
Tetrabutyl Phenyl Hydroxybenzoate (CAS Not widely published (CosIng-listed)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Preservative / antimicrobial (hydroxybenzoate = paraben-type ester). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Preservative / antimicrobial (hydroxybenzoate = paraben-type ester)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted; permitted under general cosmetic ingredient provisions
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tetrabutyl Phenyl Hydroxybenzoate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tetrabutyl Phenyl Hydroxybenzoate.
Regulatory Flags
preservative
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tetrabutyl Phenyl Hydroxybenzoate allowed in the EU?
Tetrabutyl Phenyl Hydroxybenzoate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tetrabutyl Phenyl Hydroxybenzoate do in cosmetics?
Tetrabutyl Phenyl Hydroxybenzoate functions as: Preservative / antimicrobial (hydroxybenzoate = paraben-type ester). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not widely published (CosIng-listed).
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