Is Buteth-3 Carboxylic Acid safe in cosmetics?
Buteth-3 Carboxylic Acid has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Buteth-3 Carboxylic Acid
INCI: BUTETH-3 CARBOXYLIC ACID
Buteth-3 Carboxylic Acid (CAS Not uniquely assigned (carboxylated ethoxylated butanol)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, Cleansing Agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not uniquely assigned (carboxylated ethoxylated butanol)
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Function
Surfactant, Cleansing Agent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Adequate (read-across)
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Buteth-3 Carboxylic Acid allowed in the EU?
Buteth-3 Carboxylic Acid EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Buteth-3 Carboxylic Acid do in cosmetics?
Buteth-3 Carboxylic Acid functions as: Surfactant, Cleansing Agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not uniquely assigned (carboxylated ethoxylated butanol).
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