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BUTYLPHTHALIMIDE

CAS 1515-72-6 Updated
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

A phthalimide-derived industrial chemical with skin/eye irritation hazards. It has very limited cosmetic-grade use; the structural class and irritation profile place it in the red band.

Function

PLASTICISERSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Limited cosmetic relevance

Known concerns

  • Phthalimide derivative — structural concern
  • Causes skin irritation (GHS H315)
  • Causes serious eye irritation (GHS H319)
  • Harmful if swallowed (H302)
  • Not appropriate for leave-on cosmetics

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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