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Prohibited alkylphenol derivative

TRIBUTYLCRESYLBUTANE

CAS 1843-03-4
18

Safety score · 0–100

Avoid

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

Tributylcresylbutane is an industrial chemical listed by the EU as prohibited in cosmetics. It is structurally related to alkylphenols of concern and has no place in any personal care product.

Skin benefits

  • Has industrial uses outside cosmetics
  • Of regulatory interest for completeness in prohibited lists

Known concerns

  • Banned in EU cosmetics (Annex II)
  • Substituted alkylphenol with limited safety data
  • Possible endocrine activity associated with related alkylphenol structures
  • No positive SCCS opinion supporting any cosmetic use

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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