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pH Adjuster

2-AMINOBUTANOL

CAS 96-20-8 Updated
35

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An amino-alcohol used as a neutralizer or pH adjuster. The neat material is corrosive and harmful if swallowed; only acceptable in finished cosmetics when fully reacted/neutralized.

Function

BUFFERING

Skin benefits

  • pH adjuster in formulations
  • Used as neutralizing base for fatty acids

Known concerns

  • GHS H314 causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • Acute oral toxicity (H302)
  • Aquatic toxicity (H400/H411)
  • Corrosive raw material; safe only fully neutralized

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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