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Di-tert-butyl peroxide
Safety score · 0–100
Caution
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Di-tert-butyl Peroxide is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Di-tert-butyl peroxide is a dialkyl peroxide classified under EU Annex III (part 3) as restricted in cosmetic products. It is a potent skin irritant and may cause serious eye damage. As a strong oxidizing agent, it presents fire and explosion hazards, limiting its utility in topical cosmetic formulations.
Known concerns
- Severe eye irritant (H318)
- Skin irritant
- Strong oxidizer — fire/explosion hazard
- EU Annex III restricted in cosmetics
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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