Butane
A cosmetic ingredient used as propellant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Butane, less than 0.1% w/w butadiene
What does it do?
Butane is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Propellant
the gas that pushes a product out of an aerosol can
EU regulatory status
Butane 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 Butane?
Butane is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Butane, less than 0.1% w/w butadiene
Is Butane allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Butane is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Butane do in cosmetic products?
Butane is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: propellant.
What is the CAS number of Butane?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Butane is 106-97-8.
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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: 15/10/2010