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Butoxyethanol
INCI name:
Butoxyethanol.
Function:
Masking agent, solvent, viscosity control agent.
Origin:
Synthetic.
Concentration allowed by European regulations :
Up to 4% as a solvent for oxidative hair dye in ready-to-use hair coloring preparations. Up to 2% as a solvent for non-oxidative hair dye in ready-to-use hair coloring preparations.
Where to find it / them? :
Hair care creams.
Risks to health:
Potential skin irritant, suspected carcinogen, suspected reproductive toxicant.
Risks to the environment :
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Alternative :
More information :
Prohibited in aerosols due to its inhalation toxicity.