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ETHYL BUTYL VALEROLACTONE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Ethyl Butyl Valerolactone is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
This tetrahydro-2H-pyran-2-one derivative is a gamma-lactone employed as a fragrance and flavoring agent. While not listed on EU Annex II (banned substances), some gamma-lactones are recognized fragrance allergens under EU Regulation 1223/2009, and the SCCS has flagged certain lactones as potential skin sensitizers at high concentrations.
Known concerns
- Potential skin sensitizer in susceptible individuals
- May require declaration as a fragrance allergen under EU cosmetics labeling rules
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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