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Solvent

BUTOXYDIGLYCOL

CAS 112-34-5 Updated
32

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A glycol ether solvent (DEGBE) mostly used in oxidative hair dyes. Carries STOT-RE classification (organ damage on prolonged exposure); EU limits its cosmetic use.

Function

FRAGRANCESOLVENTVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Powerful solvent for dyes
  • Helps coupling oily and water phases

Known concerns

  • Causes damage to organs through prolonged exposure (H372)
  • May cause drowsiness or dizziness (H336)
  • Combustible (H227)
  • Eye irritation (H319)
  • EU restricts in cosmetic uses outside oxidative hair dyes

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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