Is Phytosteryl Butyrate safe in cosmetics?
Phytosteryl Butyrate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Phytosteryl Butyrate
Phytosteryl Butyrate (CAS Not publicly assigned (ester of phytosterols + butyric acid)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Softener and conditioner. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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CAS Number
Not publicly assigned (ester of phytosterols + butyric acid)
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Function
Softener and conditioner
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA permitted; included in CIR Phytosterols group review (2014) as safe within group assessment; no VCRP uses or concentration data reported at time of review
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Phytosteryl Butyrate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Phytosteryl Butyrate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phytosteryl Butyrate allowed in the EU?
Phytosteryl Butyrate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Phytosteryl Butyrate do in cosmetics?
Phytosteryl Butyrate functions as: Softener and conditioner. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not publicly assigned (ester of phytosterols + butyric acid).
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