Is Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone safe in cosmetics?
Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone
INCI: ETHYL BUTYL VALEROLACTONE
Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone (CAS NOT CONFIRMED in public cosmetics databases) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance / masking agent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Fragrance / masking agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted under 21 CFR 700
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone.
Regulatory Flags
potential-allergen
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone allowed in the EU?
Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone do in cosmetics?
Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone functions as: Fragrance / masking agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: NOT CONFIRMED in public cosmetics databases.
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