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Dibutyl Sebacate

Dibutyl sebacate / DBS

Safety Notes

Diester plasticiser; used in nail polishes as plasticiser; emollient; well-tolerated; used in some hair colour as conditioning emollient

Function & Common Use

Function

Emollient / Plasticiser

Category

Emollient

Common In

Nail lacquers makeup emollient

Origin

Synthetic

Concentration Limits

India (CDSCO)

No limit

EU Cosmetics Reg.

No limit

US FDA (21 CFR)

No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked

Korea (MFDS)

No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category

Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dibutyl Sebacate safe to use in skincare?

Dibutyl Sebacate has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Diester plasticiser; used in nail polishes as plasticiser; emollient; well-tolerated; used in some hair colour as conditioning emollient

Is Dibutyl Sebacate allowed in India?

Dibutyl Sebacate is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.

What is Dibutyl Sebacate used for in cosmetics?

Dibutyl Sebacate functions as: Emollient / Plasticiser. It is commonly found in: Nail lacquers makeup emollient.

TCS Assessment
Low Concern
Data Confidence
High
Based on peer-reviewed safety data, regulatory status, and expert review by The Clean Sheet panel.

Regulatory Status

India (CDSCO)
Permitted
EU
Permitted
US FDA
Permitted
Korea (MFDS)
Permitted
Australia (TGA)
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Canada (NHPID)
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies

Identifiers

CAS109-43-3
EC203-672-5

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