Aluminum Butoxide
A cosmetic ingredient used as light stabilizer in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Aluminium tri-sec-butanolate
What does it do?
Aluminum Butoxide is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Light stabilizer
protects a cosmetic formulation from degradation by UV light, extending its shelf life
EU regulatory status
Aluminum Butoxide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aluminum Butoxide?
Aluminum Butoxide is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Aluminium tri-sec-butanolate
Is Aluminum Butoxide allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Aluminum Butoxide is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Aluminum Butoxide do in cosmetic products?
Aluminum Butoxide is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: light stabilizer.
What is the CAS number of Aluminum Butoxide?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Aluminum Butoxide is 2269-22-9.
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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: 12/10/2018