2-Aminobutanol
INCI: 2-AMINOBUTANOL
CAS 96-20-8 EC 202-488-2
2-aminobutan-1-ol
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
2-aminobutan-1-ol
Purpose
Function
Buffering (pH adjuster)
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Restricted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionlow
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL10 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Verdict
As a secondary amine impurity source, the main risk is formation of nitrosamines (potentially carcinogenic) during manufacture or storage with nitrosating agents. This ingredient functions as a buffer in broader cosmetic categories. EU Annex III conditions are the critical compliance gate.
US Note
Permitted; no specific FDA restriction beyond general GRAS/cosmetic safety expectations
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