Is Sec-Butyl Acetate safe in cosmetics?
Sec-Butyl Acetate has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Moderate
Cosmetic Ingredient
Sec-Butyl Acetate
INCI: SEC-BUTYL ACETATE
Sec-Butyl Acetate (CAS 105-46-4 [^1_11][^1_12]) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Solvent (nail lacquers, coatings) [^1_11]. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
View industrial chemical safety profile for CAS 105-46-4 [^1_11][^1_12] →
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Function
Solvent (nail lacquers, coatings) [^1_11]
Safety Rating
MODERATE
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Listed on TSCA; used in nail enamels; OSHA PEL: TWA 200 ppm [^1_12]
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Sec-Butyl Acetate.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Sec-Butyl Acetate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sec-Butyl Acetate allowed in the EU?
Sec-Butyl Acetate EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Sec-Butyl Acetate do in cosmetics?
Sec-Butyl Acetate functions as: Solvent (nail lacquers, coatings) [^1_11]. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 105-46-4 [^1_11][^1_12].
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