2-Butanediol
Solvent, humectant, skin conditioning
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Solvent, humectant, skin conditioning
Purpose
Function
Solvent, humectant, skin conditioning
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSadequate
NOAEL100 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict
No significant concerns at typical cosmetic use levels; structurally distinct from neurotoxic 2,5-hexanediol.
US Note
CIR reviewed (1,2-diols group): safe as used
Assessment
Ratings
Reference
Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.