Banned in EU

4-T-Butylbenzoic Acid

A cosmetic ingredient used as fragrance, perfuming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

4-t-Butylbenzoic Acid is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:

What does it do?

4-T-Butylbenzoic Acid is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
Perfuming
adds scent to a cosmetic product

EU regulatory status

This ingredient is banned in the European Union.

4-T-Butylbenzoic Acid is listed under Annex II of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 1549), making it prohibited in cosmetic products placed on the EU market.

Frequently asked questions

What is 4-T-Butylbenzoic Acid?

4-T-Butylbenzoic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. 4-t-Butylbenzoic Acid is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:

Is 4-T-Butylbenzoic Acid allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

No. 4-T-Butylbenzoic Acid is banned for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Annex II of Regulation 1223/2009.

What does 4-T-Butylbenzoic Acid do in cosmetic products?

4-T-Butylbenzoic Acid is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: fragrance, perfuming.

What is the CAS number of 4-T-Butylbenzoic Acid?

The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for 4-T-Butylbenzoic Acid is 98-73-7.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 30/07/2020