TETRABUTYL ETHYLIDENEBISPHENOL
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Tetrabutyl Ethylidenebisphenol is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.
Tetrabutyl ethylidenebisphenol is a bisphenol-A analog bearing four butyl substituents and an ethylidene bridge between the phenolic rings. Bisphenol compounds are under increasing regulatory scrutiny in the EU due to endocrine disruption concerns. The ingredient carries H315 (skin irritation), H319 (eye irritation), and H335 (respiratory irritation) classifications. While not currently listed on EU cosmetic Annex II/III restrictions, its bisphenol structure places it under regulatory watch.
Known concerns
- Bisphenol class with potential endocrine disruption concern
- H315 skin irritant
- H319 eye irritant
- H335 respiratory irritant
- Under EU REACH regulatory scrutiny
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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