Is Butyl Diethanolamine safe in cosmetics?
Butyl Diethanolamine has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Butyl Diethanolamine
INCI: BUTYL DIETHANOLAMINE
Butyl Diethanolamine (CAS 102-79-4 (N-butyldiethanolamine)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as pH adjuster, buffering agent, corrosion inhibitor. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
pH adjuster, buffering agent, corrosion inhibitor
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Conditional — MoS achievable only with strict nitrosamine controls and concentration limits
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Butyl Diethanolamine.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Butyl Diethanolamine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butyl Diethanolamine allowed in the EU?
Butyl Diethanolamine EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Butyl Diethanolamine do in cosmetics?
Butyl Diethanolamine functions as: pH adjuster, buffering agent, corrosion inhibitor. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 102-79-4 (N-butyldiethanolamine).
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