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tert-butyl 2-ethylperoxyhexanoate

CAS 3006-82-4
22

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

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

About

Tert-butyl 2-ethylperoxyhexanoate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

tert-butyl 2-ethylperoxyhexanoate is a peroxyester with a serious reproductive toxicity classification (H360F — may damage fertility) combined with skin sensitization (H317), explosive peroxide classification (H242), and aquatic hazards (H400, H410, H411). It is restricted under EU Annex III (part 3) in cosmetic products and is wholly unsuitable for skin-contact cosmetic formulations.

Known concerns

  • Reproductive toxicant — may damage fertility (H360F)
  • Skin sensitizer (H317)
  • Heating may cause fire (H242)
  • EU Annex III restricted in cosmetics
  • Aquatic hazard (H400, H410, H411)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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