Safety Flags
Safety Notes
Serums, essences, moisturisers, toners
Function & Common Use
Function
3-Butanediol
Category
SOLV
Common In
None
Origin
Solvent / Carrier
Concentration Limits
India (CDSCO)
No limit
EU Cosmetics Reg.
No
Format restriction: No limit
Baby restriction: Both
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Butylene Glycol safe to use in skincare?
Butylene Glycol has a High concern rating. Serums, essences, moisturisers, toners
Is Butylene Glycol allowed in India?
Butylene Glycol is currently classified as "not specified" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Butylene Glycol used for in cosmetics?
Butylene Glycol functions as: 3-Butanediol. It is commonly found in: None.
Is Butylene Glycol safe for babies?
Butylene Glycol has baby/child restrictions: Both. Avoid using products containing this ingredient on infants unless specifically formulated and labelled for baby use.
TCS Assessment
Synthetic
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.
Regulatory Status
India (CDSCO)
-
EU
Low
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
EU Annex: Permitted
Identifiers
CAS107-88-0
EC203-529-7
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