1-butyl glycidyl ether
Severity 8/10cosmetic ingredient
Is 1-butyl glycidyl ether safe?
1-butyl glycidyl ether carries significant published concerns (cancer concern, hormone disruption, allergy risk).
Documented concerns
Cancer concern
8/10Classified by IARC Group 2B; EU CLP Carc. 2; California Prop 65 (cancer).
Hormone disruption
8/10Classified by EU CLP Muta. 2.
Allergy risk
8/10Classified by EU CLP Skin Sens. 1.
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