2-Aminobutanol
A cosmetic ingredient used as buffering in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
2-aminobutan-1-ol
What does it do?
2-Aminobutanol is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Buffering
stabilises the pH of a product
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
2-Aminobutanol is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 61). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is 2-Aminobutanol?
2-Aminobutanol is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 2-aminobutan-1-ol
Is 2-Aminobutanol allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. 2-Aminobutanol is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does 2-Aminobutanol do in cosmetic products?
2-Aminobutanol is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: buffering.
What is the CAS number of 2-Aminobutanol?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 2-Aminobutanol is 96-20-8.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010