Is Tert-Butylhydroquinone Dimethylether safe in cosmetics?
Tert-Butylhydroquinone Dimethylether has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: restricted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Tert-Butylhydroquinone Dimethylether
INCI: TERT-BUTYLHYDROQUINONE DIMETHYLETHER
Tert-Butylhydroquinone Dimethylether (CAS Not explicitly listed in CosIng with CAS (distinct from TBHQ CAS 1948-33-0)) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Fragrance (perfuming 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 explicitly listed in CosIng with CAS (distinct from TBHQ CAS 1948-33-0)
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Function
Fragrance (perfuming agent)
Safety Rating
GOOD
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
restricted
US Notes
Not specifically restricted as fragrance ingredient; note TBHQ (the parent diol) is FDA-approved as food antioxidant at ≤0.02%
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Tert-Butylhydroquinone Dimethylether.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Tert-Butylhydroquinone Dimethylether.
Regulatory Flags
fragrance-component
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tert-Butylhydroquinone Dimethylether allowed in the EU?
Tert-Butylhydroquinone Dimethylether EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Tert-Butylhydroquinone Dimethylether do in cosmetics?
Tert-Butylhydroquinone Dimethylether functions as: Fragrance (perfuming agent). It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not explicitly listed in CosIng with CAS (distinct from TBHQ CAS 1948-33-0).
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