Is PPG-4-Buteth-4 safe in cosmetics?
PPG-4-Buteth-4 has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
PPG-4-Buteth-4
INCI: PPG-4-BUTETH-4
PPG-4-Buteth-4 (CAS Not found in CIR review or major databases — likely a polymeric CAS under butyl alcohol ethoxylate/propoxylate series) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Surfactant, emulsifying agent, skin conditioning 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 found in CIR review or major databases — likely a polymeric CAS under butyl alcohol ethoxylate/propoxylate series
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Function
Surfactant, emulsifying agent, skin conditioning agent
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted for cosmetic use; no specific FDA restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for PPG-4-Buteth-4.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for PPG-4-Buteth-4.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PPG-4-Buteth-4 allowed in the EU?
PPG-4-Buteth-4 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does PPG-4-Buteth-4 do in cosmetics?
PPG-4-Buteth-4 functions as: Surfactant, emulsifying agent, skin conditioning agent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not found in CIR review or major databases — likely a polymeric CAS under butyl alcohol ethoxylate/propoxylate series.
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