Is Polybutylene Succinate safe in cosmetics?
Polybutylene Succinate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Polybutylene Succinate
Also known as: Succinic acid, polyester with 1,4-butanediol, Poly(tetramethylene succinate)
INCI: POLYBUTYLENE SUCCINATE
Polybutylene Succinate (CAS 25777-14-4) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Film forming, viscosity controlling. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Film forming, viscosity controlling
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
PCPC listed; no FDA restriction; used widely in biodegradable packaging (FDA food-contact cleared)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Polybutylene Succinate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Softener and conditioner
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Polybutylene Succinate.
Known Synonyms
Succinic acid, polyester with 1,4-butanediol
Poly(tetramethylene succinate)
Chemical Function
Softener and conditioner
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed_with_terms
Specific information requirements: An obligation to provide information applies. The obligation is: 1. A person introducing this chemical must tell us in writing within 28 calendar days if the polymer is imported or manufactured by them in a form that does not meet the polymer of low concern (PLC) criteria
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Polybutylene Succinate allowed in the EU?
Polybutylene Succinate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Polybutylene Succinate do in cosmetics?
Polybutylene Succinate functions as: Film forming, viscosity controlling. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 25777-14-4.
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