Cosmetic Ingredient

1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,4-butanediol

Also known as: PBT plastic, Poly(1,4-butylene terephthalate)

CAS 26062-94-2

1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,4-butanediol (CAS 26062-94-2) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 1 regulatory/inventory list, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA CPDat, AICIS.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
0
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
1
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 5 fields
Name
1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,4-butanediol
CAS Number
26062-94-2
DTXSID
DTXSID60894806
Synonyms
PBT plasticPoly(1,4-butylene terephthalate)

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 1 records
ListKeywordSource
Indirect additives food contact (10/2018)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Australian Status (AICIS)

Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.

SOURCE AICIS inventory 1 records
Inventory Status
listed

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
restricted
Max
-
Category
polymer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What regulatory lists include 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,4-butanediol?

1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,4-butanediol appears on 1 regulatory/inventory list including Indirect additives food contact (10/2018). Source: EPA CPDat.

Is 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,4-butanediol used in cosmetics?

Yes, 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,4-butanediol is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Polybutylene Terephthalate. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,4-butanediol come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,4-butanediol used outside industrial chemicals?

1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with 1,4-butanediol also appears in cosmetics databases.