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t-Butyl Alcohol

Synonyms: tert-Butyl alcohol, Tertiary Butyl Alcohol

CAS Number: 75-65-0

SERIOUS
health hazard

MODERATE
health hazard

FEW OR NO
health hazards

0 79
80 89
90 100
76

Sources of exposure:

Personal care
Cleaning products and household care
Industrial uses

Home goods

Description:

t-Butyl alcohol is a tertiary alcohol solvent. It is used to dissolve and blend ingredients and is also used in fragranced products and as a denaturant.

Health concerns:

Cancer

Known or suspected to increase cancer risk in humans.

Organ System Toxicity

May cause organ damage and disease.

Irritant

May cause skin, eye, or respiratory irritation.

References

  1. US Environmental Protection Agency. Cheminformatics Modules, Computational Toxicology and Exposure Informatics (CompTox).
  2. California Department of Public Health. California Safe Cosmetics Reportable Ingredients List.

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