Is 2-Tert-Butylhydroquinone Methyl Ether safe in cosmetics?
2-Tert-Butylhydroquinone Methyl Ether has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: restricted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
2-Tert-Butylhydroquinone Methyl Ether
INCI: 2-TERT-BUTYLHYDROQUINONE METHYL ETHER
2-Tert-Butylhydroquinone Methyl Ether (CAS 121-00-6) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance; Fragrance Functional (excipient). EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: restricted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance; Fragrance Functional (excipient)
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
2-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol
InChIKey
MRBKEAMVRSLQPH-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
restricted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not restricted by FDA for cosmetic use; also used as food antioxidant
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for 2-Tert-Butylhydroquinone Methyl Ether.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for 2-Tert-Butylhydroquinone Methyl Ether.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
ifra_fragrance
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 2-Tert-Butylhydroquinone Methyl Ether allowed in the EU?
2-Tert-Butylhydroquinone Methyl Ether EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does 2-Tert-Butylhydroquinone Methyl Ether do in cosmetics?
2-Tert-Butylhydroquinone Methyl Ether functions as: Fragrance; Fragrance Functional (excipient). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 121-00-6.
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